Dell PowerEdge 1855 User manual

Dell™PowerEdge™1855SystemsUser'sGuide
System Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Glossary
Model BMX
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Initial release: 20 August 2004
Last revised: 30 June 2005
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Technical Specifications
Dell™PowerEdge™1855SystemsUser'sGuide
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Server Module

System

Processor
Processor type
Up to two Intel®Xeon™processors with a minimum
clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz
Front-side bus speed
800 MHz
L2 cache
At least 1 MB external cache

Memory
Architecture
144-bit ECC registered PC2-3200 DDR2 SDRAM
DIMMs, with two-way interleaving, rated for 400-MHz
operation
Memory module sockets
Six 240-pin
Memory module capacities
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB
Minimum RAM
512 MB (two 256-MB modules)
Maximum RAM
8-GB dual-ranked DIMMs
12-GB single-ranked DIMMs

Drives
Hard Drives
SCSI
Up to two 3.5-inch form factor 1-inch, internal, hot-
plug, Ultra320 SCSI

Connectors
Externally accessible
Front
Custom
Supports two USB devices and video via custom cable

Video
Video type
ATI Radeon 7000-M video controller
Video memory
16 MB

Physical
Height
28.575 cm (11.25 in)
Width
4.241 cm (1.67 in)
Depth
50.8 cm (20 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
7.257 kg (16 lb)

Battery
Server module battery
CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell

Physical


Height
31.038 cm (12.22 in)
Width
42.519 cm (16.74 in)
Depth
76.2 cm (30 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
129.274 kg (285 lb)

2100-WattPowerSupplyModule
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage
2100 W
Voltage
170–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15.8 A at 170 VAC,
9.9 A at 264 VAC
Heat dissipation
3480 BTU/hr. maximum
Maximum inrush current
Under typical line conditions and over the entire
system ambient operating range, the inrush current
mayreach55Aperpowersupplyfor10msorless.
Physical
Height
9.70 cm (3.82 in)
Width
12.90 cm (5.08 in)
Depth
23.01cm (9.06 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
3.288 kg (7.25 lb)

1200-WattPowerSupplyModule(notavailableafterApril2005)
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage
1200 W
Voltage
180–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 9.0 A at 180 VAC,
6.0 A at 264 VAC
Heat dissipation
3480 BTU/hr. maximum
Maximum inrush current
Under typical line conditions and over the entire
system ambient operating range, the inrush current
mayreach40Aperpowersupplyfor10msorless.
Physical
Height
9.70 cm (3.82in)
Width
12.90 cm (5.08 in)
Depth
24.31 cm (9.57 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
3.04 kg (6.7 lb)

FanModule
Physical
Height
14.732 cm (5.8 in)
Width
15.748 cm (6.2 in)
Depth
27.305 cm (10.75 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
2.948 kg (6.5 lb)

KVMModule
Externally accessible connector
Custom
Custom cable used for two PS/2 and one video
ACI port
RJ-45 (Avocent Analog KVM switch only)
Ethernet
RJ-45 (Avocent Digital Access KVM switch only)
Physical
Height
2.54 cm (1 in)
Width
5.334 cm (2.1 in)
Depth
28.194 cm (11.1 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
0.272 kg (.6 lb)

DRAC/MCModule
Externally accessible connectors

Remote management
Dedicated 10/100 RJ-45 (for integrated Ethernet
remote access controller)
Serial
9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible
Battery
Module battery
CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell
Physical
Height
2.54 cm (1 in)
Width
7.493 cm (2.95 in)
Depth
26.03 cm (10.35 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
0.363 kg (.8 lb)

PowerConnect5316MEthernetSwitchModule
Externally accessible connectors

Gb 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Six autonegotiating RJ-45 uplinks
Physical

Height
3.302 cm (1.3 in)
Width
13.081 cm (5.15 in)
Depth
27.432 cm (10.8 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
0.816 kg (1.8 lb)

Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module
Externally accessible connectors
Ethernet
Ten RJ-45 uplinks (for integrated 1-Gbps NICs)


NOTE: Pass-through uplinks support 1000 Mbps
connection only.
Physical
Height
3.302 cm (1.3 in)
Width
13.081 cm (5.15 in)
Depth
27.432 cm (10.8 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
0.816 kg (1.8 in)

Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
Externally accessible connectors
Fibre Channel transceiver
Ten 76-pin, 3.5 Gbps, GPI0 transceiver receptacles
Physical
Height
3.302 cm (1.3 in)
Width
13.081 cm (5.15 in)
Depth
27.432 cm (10.8 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
0.816 kg (1.8 lb)

Fibre Channel Switch Module
Externally accessible connectors
Fibre Channel
Four universal (E, F, and FL) autosensing ports
10/100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45
Physical
Height
3.302 cm (1.3 in)
Width
13.081 cm (5.15 in)
Depth
27.432 cm (10.8 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
1.06 kg (2.35 lb)

Infiniband Pass-Through Module
Externally accessible connectors

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Infiniband
Ten 4X ports
Physical
Height
3.302 cm (1.3 in)
Width
13.081 cm (5.15 in)
Depth
27.432 cm (10.8 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)
1.8 kg (4 lb)
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Environmental

NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see
www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. The system is not for use in an office environment.
Temperature
Operating
10°to35°C(50°to95°F)

NOTE: Decreasethemaximumtemperatureby1°C
(1.8°F)per300m(985ft)above900m(2955ft).
Storage
–40°to65°C(–40°to149°F)
Relative humidity
Operating
8% to 85% (noncondensing) with a maximum
humidity gradation of 10% per hour
Storage
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating
0.25 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
Storage
0.5 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
Maximum shock
Operating
One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 41 G for up to 2 ms
Storage
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms
Altitude
Operating
–16 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage
–16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

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System Overview
Dell™PowerEdge™1855SystemsUser'sGuide
System Status Features
Server Module Features
Back-Panel Features
KVM Modules
DRAC/MC Module Features
I/O Connectivity
System Features
Supported Operating Systems
Power Protection Devices
Other Documents You May Need
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Your system can include up to ten server modules (or blades). Each server module functions as an individual server encompassing up to two microprocessors,
up to two hot-pluggable hard drives, and up to six memory modules (see Figure1-1). To function as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that
supportspowersupplies,fanmodules,amanagementmodule(Dell™RemoteAccessController/ModularChassis[DRAC/MC]),aKVMswitchmodule,andat
least one I/O module for network connectivity. The power supplies, fans, DRAC/MC, and I/O modules are shared resources of the server modules in the
chassis. In addition, your system may also ship with an optional external USB diskette drive and an optional external USB CD drive, which you can use to set
up and configure the server modules.
Figure 1-1. System Overview
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back
panels. It also provides information about other documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
System Status Features
The chassis has front-panel control features including power and identification buttons and indicators (see Figure1-2). Press the power button to turn on the
system; press and hold the power button to turn off the system. Pressing the identification button activates the identification indicator on both the front and
back (on the KVM module) of the system. Table1-1 shows the status features.
Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Control and Indicators
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays must be populated at all times with either a server module or with a blank.

Table 1-1.SystemStatusFeatures
Server Module Features
Each server module has one power button and one KVM module selection button on the front (see Figure1-3). The indicators include a power indicator,
network link indicators, and a KVM module indicator. The server module also has a custom port on the front of the module. Use the custom cable included with
your system to connect this port to two USB devices (for example, USB diskette drive, USB CD drive, USB mouse) and to video.
Figure 1-3. Server Module Indicators

Indicator Type

Icon

Indicator

Indicator Code
System power
button

N/A
None
Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold to turn off the system. Hold briefly
to perform a graceful shutdown of the server modules.



NOTE: The system power button controls power to all of the server modules and I/O modules in the chassis.
System power
indicator


Off
System does not have power.
Green
System power is on.

Amber
System is plugged in but is not turned on.
Identification
button
N/A
None
Turns on the identification indicators on both the front and back (on the KVM switch module) of the chassis.
Identification
indicator


Off
Chassis is not being identified. This is the default.

Amber, slow
blinking
Chassis is being identified. Either the front or back identification button has been pressed. This indicator can
be turned off by pressing the identification button.

Amber, fast
blinking
System error. Will stop blinking when the error is resolved. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for
more information.
NOTE: The USB devices can only be connected by using the custom cable supplied with the system.

Table1-2 provides information about the status indicators.
Table 1-2.ServerModuleStatusFeatures

Indicator

Icon

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Server module power indicator




Off
Power is not available to the server module, the server module is not turned on, or the server
module is installed incorrectly. For detailed information on installing a server module, see your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.

Green
The module is turned on.

Green blinking
fast
The module power is on and there is a fault with the server module.

Green blinking
slow
The module power is on and the server is being remotely identified via the DRAC/MC.

Amber
The module power is off, but the system power is on.

Amber blinking
fast
The module power is off and there is a fault with the server module.


Amber blinking
slow
The module power is off and the server is being remotely identified via the DRAC/MC.
Server module power button
N/A
None
Turns server module power off and on.
lIf you turn off the module using the power button and the module is running an ACPI-
compliant operating system, the module can perform an orderly shutdown before the
power is turned off.
lIf the module is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, power is turned off
immediately after the power button is pressed.
lPress and hold the button to turn off the server module immediately.
The button is enabled in the System Setup program. When disabled, you can only use the
button to turn on the server module.
KVM selection indicator



Off
The server module is not selected by the KVM.

Green
The server module is selected for the KVM.

Amber blinking
The server module is not selected by the KVM and a power fault exists. See your Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide for additional information.

Green/amber
blinking
The server module is selected for the KVM and a power fault exists. See your Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide for additional information.
KVM selection button
N/A
None
Selects the server module for use with the KVM located on the back of the system.
Daughter card status indicator
(Infiniband daughter card
installed)

I/O
Off
Infiniband daughter card is not installed.

Green
Infiniband daughter card is installed, but no traffic is detected.

Green blinking
Infiniband daughter card data transfers are in progress.
Daughter card status indicator
(Fibre channel daughter card
installed)

I/O
Off
Fibre channel daughter card is not installed.

Green
Fibre channel daughter card is installed and a link exists.

Green blinking
Fibre channel daughter card data transfers are in progress.
Daughter card status indicator
(GbEthernetdaughtercard
installed)
I/O
Off
Gb Ethernet daughter card is not installed.

Green
Gb Ethernet daughter card is installed and a link exists.


Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives
Each server module has a USB port on the front of the server module, which allows you to connect a custom cable for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. The
USB drives are used to configure the server module.

Hard-Drive Features
Each server module supports up to two hot-pluggable SCSI hard drives. If only one hard drive is used, a blank must be installed to maintain proper cooling.
See Figure1-4 and Table1-3 for information on the hard-drive indicators. Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system.
Figure 1-4. Hard-Drive Features and Indicators
Table 1-3. Hard-DriveStatusIndicatorPatterns
Back-Panel Features
The back of the chassis supports four I/O module bays, the DRAC/MC, fan modules, and power supply modules. Figure1-5 shows a sample configuration and
the numbering for the bays. Table1-4 provides information about the back-panel features.


Green blinking
Gb Ethernet daughter card data transfers are in progress.
Network indicators


Off
Indicates that the server module does not have a link to the Ethernet switch or pass-through
module.

Green on
Indicates that the server module has a valid link to the network switch module.

Green blinking
Indicates network activity between the server module and the network switch module.

NOTE: External network activity is not reported by this indicator.
USB/video connector
None
Use the custom cable to connect external USB devices and video to the server module.


NOTICE: The system only supports USB 1.1 drives designated by Dell for use with your system. The drive must be horizontal and level to operate
properly.
NOTE: If the drive must be designated as the boot drive, enter the System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence (see "Using
the System Setup Program"). Reset the power on the server module.
NOTE: Each server module must have a hard drive or a hard-drive blank installed in each hard-drive bay.

Indicator

Activity Indicator

Indicator Code
Off
None
Power is off to the server module. Both the activity and status indicators are off.
Activity
Green
Shows drive activity.
Status


Amber
The rebuild of the drive has stopped or the drive has an error. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more
information.
Amber, blinking
slowly
Rebuilding of the drive is proceeding.
Amber, blinking
quickly
Drive is being identified.

Figure 1-5. Back-Panel Features
Table 1-4. Back-PanelFeatures

Power Supply Indicator
Each hot-pluggable power supply has indicators that provide information about power status, fault, and the presence of AC power (see Figure1-6). Table1-5
lists the power supply indicator codes.
Figure 1-6. Power Supply Indicators
Table 1-5.PowerSupplyIndicatorCodes

Component

Indicator Description
Power supply modules
Provide information about power status (see "Power Supply Indicator Codes").
Fan modules
Provide information about status of the system fans (see "Fan Module Indicators").
KVM module
Provides information about the KVM module (see "KVM Modules").
DRAC/MC module
Provides information about system status, system management status, and port status (see "DRAC/MC
Module Features").
PowerConnect™5316MEthernetswitch
module
Provides information about the 10/100/100 BASE-T network status (see "PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet
Switch Module").
Fibre Channel pass-through module
Provides information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module").
Fibre Channel switch module
Provides information about the Fibre Channel network status (see "Fibre Channel Switch Module").
Infiniband pass-through module
Provides information about the Infiniband network status (see "Infiniband Pass-through Module").
Gb pass-through module
Provides information about the network status (see "Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module").
NOTICE: 2100-W power supply modules require 170-264 V to operate; 1200-W power supply modules (systems sold prior to April 2005) require 180–
264 V to operate. If they are plugged into 110-V electrical outlets, the power supply modules will not power up.






Fan Module Indicators
Each hot-pluggable fan module contains two redundant fans (see Figure1-7). Table1-6 lists the fan indicator codes.
Figure 1-7. Fan Module Indicators
Table 1-6. Fan Module Indicator Codes
KVM Modules
Your system includes one of the three KVM modules described in this section:
lAvocent Analog KVM Ethernet switch module (standard)
lAvocent Digital Access KVM switch module (optional)
lKVM switch module (standard on systems sold prior to April, 2005)

Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
The Avocent Analog KVM switch module provides a custom connection for a keyboard, video (monitor), and mouse to monitor a server module. (You must use
the custom cable provided with your system to connect the KVM to the external devices.)
Indicator
Icon
Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
DC power
indicator
Green
The power supply is operational.
Fault indicator
Amber
The power supply is in a fault condition. The fault condition can result from either a failed power supply or a
failed fan within the power supply. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
AC power present
indicator
Green
AC power is present at the power supply and the system is connected to an AC power source.
NOTE: The system requires 200+V AC power.

Indicator

Activity Indicator

Indicator Code
Fan 1 present indicator

Off
Fan 1 is not installed.
Green
Fan 1 is installed.
Fan 1 fault indicator

Off
Fan 1 is operating normally.
Amber
Fan 1 has failed. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed information.
Fan 2 present indicator

Off
Fan 2 is not installed.
Green
Fan 2 is installed.
Fan 2 fault indicator

Off
Fan 2 is operating normally.
Amber
Fan 2 has failed. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed information.

The switch module also provides an Analog Console Interface (ACI) port, which allows you to connect a server module via Cat5 cabling to an external device
such as the Dell 2161DS Digital console switch or Dell 180AS/2160AS analog console switches, without the need for a Server Interface Pod (SIP.)
Figure1-8 shows the external features on the Avocent Analog KVM switch module.
Figure 1-8. Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
The Avocent Analog KVM switch module also includes an identification indicator (see Figure1-8). Table1-7 describes the indicators and features on the switch
module.
Table 1-7. Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module Indicators and Features

Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module
The optional Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module allows you to configure and manage the server modules through a single keyboard, monitor and
mouse. You select server modules using the On-Screen Configuration and Reporting (OSCAR) graphical user interface.
The Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module includes the following features:
lAnalog KVM switching
This switch can be used as an Analog switch, allowing local KVM switching through direct connect of a keyboard, monitor and mouse; or tiering into
external analog KVM switches. This switch uses the same OSCAR interface as the standard Avocent Analog KVM switch to switch between server
modules.
The Digital Access KVM switch provides a custom connector which brings out PS2/video ports. These ports can be directly connected to a keyboard,
monitor, and mouse, or tiered into an external analog KVM switch with KVM ports. If you are connecting the Digital Access KVM switch to an external KVM
switch using Cat5 connectors/ACI ports, that switch's dongle (PS2/video to Cat5) is required.
lRemote control of Virtual Media and virtual KVM
After connecting to your network using the switch's Ethernet connection, use the system's DRAC/MC GUI to select Media and/or console and which
server module to connect to.
You can then use the switch's Virtual Media and virtual KVM features:
NOTE: Your system has two custom cables—one that connects to the front of the server module to connect two USB devices and video, and a second
cable that connects to the KVM to provide two PS/2 connections and a video connection. The cables are not interchangeable. It is recommended that
you keep these custom cables available.
NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 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.
NOTE: The ACI port can only be used to connect to ARI ports on Dell console switches. To connect to other types or brands of switches, including
Avocent switches, you must connect to the switch's PS2 and video ports using the proprietary dongle provided with that switch.

Feature

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Identification
indicator
Off
Chassis is not being identified.
Amber blinking
Chassis is being identified.
Power indicator
Off
KVM switch does not have power.
Green
KVM switch has power.
Custom connector
None
Allows two PS/2 and one video device to be connected to the system.
ACI port

Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console switch with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as a
digital or analog console switch
NOTE: The Avocent Digital Access KVM module differs from the Avocent Analog KVM module in that the Digital Access KVM switch module does not
have an ACI port; it has an Ethernet network interface in its place.
NOTE: The switch's Ethernet port must be connected into the same network as the DRAC/MC port and must be configured in the same IP subnet
as the DRAC/MC controller.

¡Virtual Media –Using this feature, you can remotely map local drives on a management workstation to the server module, or boot a server
module to a remote diskette, optical drive, or USB key. For example, you can remotely perform operating system installation, operating system
recovery, BIOS updates, and other functions.
¡Virtual KVM –You can remotely boot to a server module using an operating system-independent graphical console.
Figure1-9 shows the external features on the Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module.
Figure 1-9. Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module

KVM Switch Module
The basic KVM switch module offered on systems sold prior to April 2005 provides basic switch functionality to monitor a server module. You must use the
custom cable provided with your system to connect the KVM module to the external devices. The custom cable provides two PS/2 connectors and one video
connector.
The KVM switch module also includes a back-panel system identification button and identification indicator (see Figure1-10). Table1-8 lists the indicators and
features on the KVM switch module.
Figure 1-10. KVM Switch Module Features
Table 1-8. KVM Switch Module Indicators and Features
NOTE: Your system has two custom cables—one that connects to the front of the server module to connect two USB devices and video, and a second
cable that connects to the KVM to provide two PS/2 connections and a video connection. The cables are not interchangeable. It is recommended that
you keep these custom cables available.

Indicator

Icon

Activity Indicator

Indicator Code
Identification button

ID
None
Press to activate the front and back identification indicators. To turn off the identification feature, press
the button again.
Identification indicator



Off
System has not been selected for identification.

Amber
System is selected for identification.

Amber blinking
System is being identified.

NOTE: After a back-panel KVM switch module is replaced or hot-swapped, its system identification indicator may start flashing. If this occurs, press the
identification button on the front of the system to reset the identification indicator.
Custom connector
None
Allows two PS/2 and one video device to be connected to the system.

DRAC/MC Module Features
The DRAC/MC provides serial and Ethernet management ports, a status indicator when redundant DRAC/MCs are installed (when available), and status
indicators for the DRAC/MC and for the link to the system's onboard network interface controller (see Figure1-11). See the documentation for the DRAC/MC
module for specific information on serial port redirection of server modules and switches. Table1-9 provides information about the status indicators.
Figure 1-11. DRAC/MC Module Features
Table 1-9.DRAC/MCModuleIndicators

DRAC/MC Version 1.1 (or Later) Module
If you have a DRAC/MC version 1.1 (or later) module installed, ensure that you read that product's readme.txt file. It contains updated information, including
system indicator behavior in certain conditions.

Important I/O Configuration Considerations

Unless your system is configured according to these guidelines, do not perform any of the following actions:

Indicator Type

Icon

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Network interface controller link
indicator

Off
LAN is not linked.

Green
LAN is linked.
Network interface controller
activity indicator


Off
LAN is not active.

Amber
blinking
Indicates that the system DRAC/MC and the LAN are communicating.
Primary/secondary indicator



Off
The DRAC/MC is a backup for the master DRAC/MC.

NOTE: For information on availability of dual (redundant) configurations for the DRAC/MC, see
www.dell.com.

Green
The DRAC/MC is active for system management.

Green
blinking
The DRAC/MC is in special or manufacturing mode.
Fault indicator



Off
The DRAC/MC is operating normally.
Amber
In a single (nonredundant) configuration, this DRAC/MC failed. See your Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide for detailed information.

Amber
blinking
In a dual (redundant) configuration (when available), this DRAC/MC failed. See your Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide for detailed information.
Serial connector
None
Used for a serial connection with a null modem cable.
CAUTION: Data loss can result if you perform certain actions on a system in which the I/O bays have not been configured correctly. Specifically,
bay 2 should have an I/O module installed only if an identical module is present in bay 1, and bay 4 should have an I/O module installed only if
an identical module is present in bay 3. Except in these cases (or in a case where you temporarily need to swap a failed I/O module in bay 1 or
3), bays 2 and 4 should be unoccupied.

lUpgrade DRAC/MC firmware
lIssue a software reset command for a DRAC/MC, such as racadm racreset
lReseat a DRAC/MC module
lCause a DRAC/MC failover event, such as removing the network cable from the primary DRAC/MC
Performing any of these actions will power off and stop traffic on the bay 2 or bay 4 I/O module, resulting in data loss.
When initiated, the DRAC/MC version 1.1 (or later) firmware algorithm must find a module in bay 1 before bay 2 and a module in bay 3 before bay 4.
Otherwise, the module in bay 2 or bay 4 will be powered off if you perform a firmware upgrade procedure on the DRAC/MC, cause a DRAC/MC failover, or reset
the DRAC/MC.
See the current Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for more information about configuring your DRAC/MC system.

Redundancy Support
If you are adding a DRAC/MC version 1.1 (or later) module to a system to enable redundancy, the firmware levels of both DRAC/MC modules must be at least
version 1.1. If the DRAC/MC module currently in the system is version 1.0, you must upgrade the firmware of that module to at least version 1.1 prior to
installing the new DRAC/MC version 1.1 (or later) module.
See the latest Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for more information about firmware updates and installing
redundant DRAC/MC modules. This guide also provides complete instructions on how to set up and operate that version of the module.
I/O Connectivity
The system offers several options for connectivity through a combination of embedded Ethernet controllers, optional I/O daughter cards on the server module,
and chassis I/O modules in the rear of the chassis. An I/O module's green system/diagnostic indicator is off when the module is properly operating or is off and
blinks when the module is not properly operating.
The following guidelines must be used when populating I/O modules.
lInsert a connectivity module into I/O bay 1 before installing a connectivity module into I/O bay 2.
I/O bays 1 and 2 support only Gb Ethernet switch or pass-through modules.
lInsert a connectivity module into I/O bay 3 before installing a connectivity module into I/O bay 4.
Ensure that the connectivity modules installed in I/O bays 3 and 4 are of the same fabric type.
lI/O bay 3 connects to port 1 on the daughter card (optional) installed in the server module. This bay must be populated if there is a daughter card
installed in the server module. The type of I/O module installed in this bay must match the type of daughter card installed in the server module. For
example, a Fibre Channel I/O module requires that a Fibre Channel daughter card be installed in the server module.
Table1-10 lists the valid I/O module configurations. See Figure1-5 for I/O bay locations.
Table 1-10.ValidI/OModuleConfigurations

PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module
The PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module is a 16-portswitchwith6uplinksand10downlinks(seeFigure1-12). The uplinks connect to the external
Ethernet network and operate at 10/100/1000 Mb. The downlinks connect to the embedded Ethernet controller on the server module and operate at 1000 Mb
only.
NOTE: A DRAC/MC module's firmware version is displayed on its web-based GUI or by typing the command getsysinfo or racadm getsysinfo.
NOTE: DRAC/MC version 1.1 (or later) firmware uses a different MAC address than the MAC address reported by DRAC/MC version 1.0 firmware.
Therefore, a DHCP-assigned dynamic IP address may change after updating to the DRAC/MC version 1.1 firmware.

Network Controller

Bay IO/1

Bay IO/2

Bay IO/3

Bay IO/4
Server Module
Embedded NIC 1
Ethernet switch module or
pass-through module
N/A
N/A
N/A
Server Module
Embedded NIC 2
N/A
Ethernet switch module or
pass-through module
N/A
N/A
Fibre Channel Daughter
Card Port 1
N/A
N/A
Fibre channel switch or pass-
through module
N/A
Fibre Channel Daughter
Card Port 2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fibre channel switch or pass-
through module
Gb Ethernet Daughter
Card Port 1
N/A
N/A
Ethernet switch module or
pass-through module

Gb Ethernet Daughter
Card Port 2
N/A
N/A

Ethernet switch module or
pass-through module
Infiniband Daughter
Card
N/A
N/A
Infiniband module (either or
both bays)
Infiniband module (either or
both bays)

The PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module is hot-pluggable. To provide connectivity into separate Ethernet networks, two switch modules can be
installed in bays I/O 1 and I/O 2 (see Figure1-5). I/O bays 3 and 4 require that you install a Gb Ethernet daughtercard in the server module. If redundancy is
not required, you must install the switch module in I/O 1 bay. The switch module has an internal serial port that communicates with the DRAC/MC module.
Table1-11 lists the indicators on each switch module. For additional information about the PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module, see the
documentation provided with the module.
Figure 1-12. PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module Indicators and Features
Table 1-11.PowerConnect5316MEthernetSwitchModuleIndicators

Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
The Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between the Fibre Channel daughter card in the server module and optical transceivers
for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array. (see Figure1-13). The Fibre Channel pass-through modules are hot-pluggable. The Fibre
Channel pass-through module in I/O bay 3 connects to port 1 on the optional Fibre Channel daughter card installed in a server module. The Fibre Channel
pass-through module in I/O bay 4 connects to port 2 on the optional Fibre Channel daughter card installed in a server module. To provide redundancy, both
I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4 must have Fibre Channel pass-through modules installed. Table1-12 lists the functionality of the Fibre Channel pass-through module
indicators. For additional information on installing or troubleshooting this module, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Figure 1-13. Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Indicators and Features

Indicator Type

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Speed/link activity indicator (bicolor)




Off
Not connected.
Green
The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Green blinking
Network data is being sent or received at 1 Gb.
Amber
The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Amber blinking
Network data is being sent or received at 10 Mb or 100 Mb.
Duplex mode indicator

Green
The port is operating at full duplex mode.
Off
The port is operating at half duplex mode.
System/diagnostic indicator


Green blinking
Module is being powered down by the DRAC/MC controller due to an I/O module mis match.
Off

Module is operating normally.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel pass-through module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper
functionality, use only the SFPs supplied with this module.

Table 1-12. Fibre Channel Pass-ThroughModuleIndicators

Fibre Channel Switch Module
You can install one or two hot-pluggable Fibre Channel switch modules in I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4, beginning with I/O bay 3. You must also install a Fibre
ChannelHBAdaughtercardintheservermodule.TheFibreChannelswitchmoduleincludesfourexternalautosensingFibreChannelports(1Gb/secor
2Gb/sec)numbered10through13,10internalports,andone 10/100 Mb Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector.
See the documentation for your particular Fibre Channel switch module for the functionality and location of the switch module indicators.

Infiniband Pass-through Module
The Infiniband pass-through module provides a hot-pluggable bypass connection between the optional Infiniband Host Channel Adapter (HCA) daughter card
intheservermoduleandthe4xInfinibandTransceiversfordirectconnectiontoanInfinibandswitch.TheInfinibandpass-through module in I/O bay 3
connects to port 1 on the optional Infiniband HCA daughter card installed in a server module. The Infiniband passthrough module in I/O bay 4 connects to port
2 on the optional Infiniband HCA daughter card installed in a server module. To provide redundancy, both I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4 must have Infiniband pass-
through modules installed.

Gb Ethernet Pass-through Module
The Gb Ethernet pass-through module has 10 RJ-45 ports. When installed in I/O 1 or I/O 2 bay, the Gb Ethernet pass-through module provides a connection
between the server module and an external Gb Ethernet device. When installed in the I/O 3 bay or I/O 4 bay, the Gb Ethernet pass-through module provides
a connection between the optional internal Gb Ethernet daughter card in the server module, providing a direct connection into an external Gb Ethernet device
(see Figure1-14). The Gb Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-pluggable. The Gb Ethernet pass-through module in I/O bay 3 connects to the optional Gb
Ethernet daughter card installed in a server module. The Gb Ethernet pass-through module in I/O bay 4 connects to port 2 on the optional Gb Ethernet
daughter card installed in a server module. Table1-13 lists the functionality of the Gb Ethernet pass-through module indicators. For additional information on
installing this module, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Figure 1-14. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators and Features

Indicator Type

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Fibre Channel indicator (green/amber)




Off
Power is off to the system.
Green/amber
System has power.
Green/off
Fibre Channel connection is online.
Off/amber
The port is connected to a valid link partner on the network.
Off/flashing (twice per second)
Connection has lost synchronization.
NOTE: The Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use
only the SFPs provided with this module.
NOTE: The Infiniband pass-through module uses small form factor 4x Infiniband connectors. To ensure proper functionality, only use Dell-provided cables
for this module.
NOTE: If you require service, technical support, or parts replacement for your Topspin Infiniband product, contact Topspin Support Services directly at 1-
800-499-1473 or through www.topspin.com.
NOTE: Only connect the Gb Ethernet module to 1000-Mb external switch ports. Do not use this module with 10-Mb or 100-Mb external switch ports.

Table 1-13. Gb Pass-ThroughModuleIndicators
System Features
lSupport for up to ten server modules. The chassis can support from one to ten server modules. If fewer than ten server modules are installed in the
chassis, a blank module is used. Blank modules are required for proper cooling.
lDRAC/MC, which provides access to systems management software features.
¡To access systems management features, connect the null modem cable provided with the system between the serial management port and an
external PC. You may also obtain system management information through a Web browser connected to the RJ-45 management port. Systems
management software monitors the system and server module status.
¡Embedded systems management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans, and critical system voltages and temperatures. The
systems management circuitry works in conjunction with your systems management software.
lSupport for I/O connectivity including pass-through modules and network switch modules. Optional daughter cards installed in the server modules
enable the I/O connectivity.
lTwo hot-pluggable system fan modules. Each fan module has two replaceable fans.
lFour 2100-watt, hot-pluggable, redundant power supplies. Two power supplies provide power to the system; two additional power supplies provide
redundancy.
lFour 1200-watt, hot-pluggable, redundant power supplies (not available after April 2005). Three power supplies provide power to the system; an
additional power supply provides redundancy.

Server Module Features
lOne or two Intel®Xeon™microprocessorswithaninternaloperatingspeedofatleast2.8GHz,a1-MB cache, and a front-side (external) bus speed of
800 MHz.
NOTE: Connectors on the Gb pass-through module correspond directly to the server module number. For example, server module 5 is connected to port
5 on the Gb pass-through module.

Indicator Type

Activity
Indicator

Indicator Code
Link indicator/activity
indicator



Green/amber
blinking
The Gb Ethernet connector is linked to the server module and there is network activity
Green/off
The Gb Ethernet connector is linked to the server module and there is no network activity.
Off/amber blinking
The Gb Ethernet connector is not linked to the server module and there is network activity.
Off/off
The Gb Ethernet connector is not linked to the server module and there is no network activity.
Status indicator

Off
Module is operating normally.
Green blinking
Module is identified as a being powered down by the DRAC/MC controller due to an I/O module mis
match.


NOTE: Remove only one power supply at a time. The power supply modules assist in cooling the system. If a power supply fails, keep the power supply
module in the chassis because the fans in it continue to cool the chassis. For more information on installing power supply modules, see your Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide.

lSupport for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), which is available on systems with two Intel Xeon processors. SMP greatly improves overall system
performance by dividing processor operations between independent processors. To take advantage of this feature, you must use an operating system
that supports multiprocessing.
lA minimum of 512 MB of system memory, upgradable to 8 GB by installing 2-GB dual-ranked, 144-bit, ECC registered, PC2-3200 DDR2 SDRAM memory
modules in the four memory module sockets on the server module board; or upgradable to 12 GB by installing six single-ranked, 2-GB memory modules.
The server module supports two-way memory interleaving, rated for 400-MHz operation.
Additional memory capacities will be supported as they become available.
lSupport for up to two 1-inch, hot-pluggable, Ultra320 SCSI hard drives.
lIntegrated internal drive mirroring allows two SCSI disks to be mirrored through the integrated RAID controller.
lAn external port to support USB devices using the custom cable. USB devices include a mouse, a keyboard, flash drive, a 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette
drive, or a CD drive.
lAn integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI Radeon 7000 M video controller. This video subsystem contains 16 MB of SDRAM video
memory (nonupgradable). Maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 x 65,000 colors (noninterlaced).
For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications"and "Other Documents You May Need."

Software Features
lA System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information about this program, see "Using the
System Setup Program."
lEnhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the System Setup program.
lSystem diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices. For information about using diagnostics, see "Running System Diagnostics" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
lVideo drivers for displaying many application programs in high-resolution modes.
lSystems management software and documentation. Systems management software is used to manage and monitor each individual server module as
well as the system as a whole, including all of the server modules, network switch modules, power supplies, and fans. Systems management software
manages the system locally and remotely on a network. Dell recommends that you use the systems management software provided with this system.
lOptional solutions software for Web hosting, caching, or load balancing. See your solutions software documentation for more information.
Supported Operating Systems
lMicrosoft®Windows®2000 Server and Advanced Server with Service Pack 4
lMicrosoft Windows Server™2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Web Edition with Service Pack 1
lMicrosoft Windows Server 2003, Standard and Enterprise x64 Edition
lRed Hat®Linux Enterprise Server AS, ES, and WS (version 4)
lRed Hat Linux Enterprise Server for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) AS, ES, and WS (version 4)
lSuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Intel EM65T
Power Protection Devices
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.
lPDU —Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating.
lSurge protector —Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical
outlet. They do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
lLine conditioner —Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not
protect against a complete power loss.
lUPS —Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that
after AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from5minutestoapproximatelyanhour.AUPSthat
provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to save your files and to shut down the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal
power supplies, and ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.
Other Documents You May Need
Dell continues to offer new types of connectivity modules for your system and provides documentation on how to set up and use them. The documentation for
NOTE: Two-way interleaving is not supported in the single memory module configuration.
NOTE: Only Dell-supplied USB CD-ROM and diskette drives are supported; use only a USB 2.0 compliant cable with a length not to exceed 3
meters (118.1 inches).

a particular module is included with the module product or is available at support.dell.com.

lThe Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
lThe Getting Started Guide provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
lThe Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components.
lThe Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 4/im Integrated Mirroring Guide describes using the integrated mirroring features.
lThe Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide provides detailed information on using the BMC.
lThe Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide provides detailed information on using the remote management features of the system.
lThe Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on the systems management software applications, as well as
information on alternative upgrade paths.
lThe network switch module documentation describes the features and how to use the network switch modules.
lSystems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
lOperating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
lDocumentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
lUpdates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
l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.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
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NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.