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PowerEdge R415
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Table of Contents
1Product Comparison........................................................................................... 7
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................. 7
1.1.1 Designed to Go the Distance ..................................................................... 7
1.1.2 Efficient from the Inside Out .................................................................... 7
1.1.3 Easy to Manage..................................................................................... 7
1.2 Comparison ............................................................................................... 8
2System Overview ............................................................................................. 11
3Mechanical .................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Chassis Description ..................................................................................... 14
3.2 Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................ 14
3.3 Front Panel View and Features ....................................................................... 15
3.4 Back Panel View and Features........................................................................ 15
3.5 Power Supply Indicators ............................................................................... 16
3.6 NIC Indicators ........................................................................................... 16
3.7 Side Views ............................................................................................... 16
3.8 Internal Chassis View .................................................................................. 17
3.9 Rails and Cable Management ......................................................................... 17
3.9.1 ReadyRails Sliding Rails .......................................................................... 17
3.9.2 ReadyRails Static Rails ........................................................................... 17
3.10 Rack View................................................................................................ 18
3.10.1 Sliding Rails........................................................................................ 18
3.10.2 Static Rails......................................................................................... 18
3.11 Fans....................................................................................................... 19
3.12 Control Panel............................................................................................ 19
3.12.1 LED Panel Configuration ......................................................................... 20
3.12.2 LCD Panel Configuration......................................................................... 20
3.13 Security .................................................................................................. 21
3.13.1 Cover Latch........................................................................................ 21
3.13.2 Bezel................................................................................................ 21
3.13.3 Hard Drive ......................................................................................... 21
3.13.4 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ................................................................ 21
3.13.5 Power Off Security ............................................................................... 21
3.13.6 Intrusion Alert..................................................................................... 21
3.13.7 Secure Mode....................................................................................... 22
3.14 USB Key .................................................................................................. 22
3.15 Battery ................................................................................................... 22
3.16 Field Replaceable Units (FRU) ........................................................................ 22
3.17 User Accessible Jumpers, Sockets, and Connectors ............................................... 22
4Power, Thermal, Acoustic................................................................................... 23
4.1 Power Supplies.......................................................................................... 23
4.2 Power Supply Specifications .......................................................................... 23
4.3 Heat Dissipation ........................................................................................ 24
4.4 Environmental Specifications ......................................................................... 24
4.5 ENERGY STAR®Compliance ........................................................................... 25
4.6 Thermal .................................................................................................. 25
4.7 Acoustics................................................................................................. 25
5Processors ..................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Overview................................................................................................. 27

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5.2 Features ................................................................................................. 27
5.3 Supported Processors .................................................................................. 27
5.4 Processor Configurations .............................................................................. 28
5.5 Processor Installation .................................................................................. 28
6Memory ........................................................................................................ 29
6.1 Overview................................................................................................. 29
6.2 DIMMs Supported ....................................................................................... 29
6.3 DIMM Slots ............................................................................................... 29
6.4 Speed..................................................................................................... 30
6.5 Sparing ................................................................................................... 30
6.6 Mirroring ................................................................................................. 30
6.7 RAID ...................................................................................................... 30
6.8 Supported Configurations ............................................................................. 30
7Chipset......................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Overview................................................................................................. 32
7.2 AMD I/O Bridges ........................................................................................ 32
7.3 HyperTransport 3 (HT3) ............................................................................... 32
7.4 Southbridge Link Interface ............................................................................ 32
7.5AMD SP5100 Southbridge (SP5100) ................................................................... 32
8BIOS ............................................................................................................ 33
8.1 Overview................................................................................................. 33
8.2 Supported ACPI States ................................................................................. 34
8.3 Power Management Modes ............................................................................ 34
8.3.1 Dell Active Power Controller.................................................................... 34
8.3.2 Power Saving BIOS Setting (OS Control) ....................................................... 34
8.3.3 Maximum Performance .......................................................................... 34
9Embedded NICs/LAN on Motherboard (LOM) ............................................................. 37
10 I/O Slots ....................................................................................................... 38
10.1 Overview................................................................................................. 38
10.2 Boot Order............................................................................................... 40
10.3 NICs....................................................................................................... 40
10.4 NIC and LOM Enumeration............................................................................. 40
10.5 PCI Card Dimensions ................................................................................... 40
11 Storage......................................................................................................... 41
11.1 Overview................................................................................................. 41
11.2 RAID Configurations .................................................................................... 41
11.3 Persistent Storage ...................................................................................... 43
11.4 Internal SD Module (Unmanaged Internal Persistent Storage) ................................... 43
11.5 LED Indicators........................................................................................... 44
11.6 Optical Drives ........................................................................................... 44
11.7 Tape Drives.............................................................................................. 44
11.8 External Storage ........................................................................................ 44
12 Video ........................................................................................................... 45
13 Rack Information ............................................................................................. 46
13.1 Overview................................................................................................. 46
13.2 Rails ...................................................................................................... 46
13.2.1 Sliding Rails........................................................................................ 46
13.2.2 Static Rails......................................................................................... 47
13.3 Cable Management Arm (CMA) ....................................................................... 49
14 Operating Systems and Virtualization ..................................................................... 50
15 Systems Management ........................................................................................ 51

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15.1 Overview/Description.................................................................................. 51
15.2 Server Management .................................................................................... 51
15.3 Embedded Server Management....................................................................... 51
15.4 Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator ............................................. 52
15.5 iDRAC Express ........................................................................................... 52
15.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise ...................................................................................... 53
16 USB Peripherals............................................................................................... 55
Appendix A. Statement of Volatility ....................................................................... 56
Appendix B. Certifications................................................................................... 60
B.1 Regulatory Certifications.............................................................................. 60
B.2 Product Safety Certifications ......................................................................... 60
B.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility ....................................................................... 61
B.4 Ergonomics, Acoustics and Hygienics ................................................................ 61
Appendix C. Additional Information and Options......................................................... 62
Tables
Table 1. Feature Comparison to SC1435, R410, and R610................................................. 8
Table 2. Product Features Summary ........................................................................ 11
Table 3. Power Supply Status................................................................................. 16
Table 4. Power Supply Specifications ....................................................................... 23
Table 5. Heat Dissipation ..................................................................................... 24
Table 6. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................... 24
Table 7. Acoustical Performance ............................................................................ 26
Table 8. Supported Processor Description and Features ................................................. 27
Table 9. DIMMS Supported .................................................................................... 29
Table 10. Supported Configurations (1 Processor) .......................................................... 30
Table 11. Supported Configurations (2 Processors)......................................................... 31
Table 12. BIOS Power Management Features ................................................................ 34
Table 13. BIOS Power Management Profiles ................................................................. 35
Table 14. Supported Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 38
Table 15. Supported Hard Drives .............................................................................. 41
Table 16. RAID Configurations ................................................................................. 41
Table 17. Graphics Video Modes............................................................................... 45
Table 18. Supported Racks ..................................................................................... 48
Table 19. Rail Adjustability Ranges and Depth .............................................................. 49
Table 20. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description ......................................... 52
Table 21. Features List for BMC, iDRAC, and vFlash........................................................ 53
Table 22. R415 Volatility Table................................................................................ 56
Table 23. Product Safety Certifications ...................................................................... 60
Table 24. Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications ................................................... 61
Table 25. Ergonomics, Acoustics and Hygienics ............................................................. 61
Table 26. Industry Standards................................................................................... 62
Figures
Figure 1. R415 Chassis Dimensions............................................................................ 14
Figure 2. Front View (Cabled HDD with LED)................................................................ 15
Figure 3. Front View (Hot-Plug HDD with LCD) ............................................................. 15
Figure 4. Front View (With Optional Bezel) ................................................................. 15
Figure 5. Back View (Non-Redundant Power Supply) ...................................................... 15

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Figure 6. Back View (Redundant Power Supply) ............................................................ 16
Figure 7. Left Side View........................................................................................ 16
Figure 8. Right Side View ...................................................................................... 16
Figure 9. Internal Chassis View ............................................................................... 17
Figure 10. R415 Mounted in A3 Sliding Rails ................................................................. 18
Figure 11. Back View of R415 Mounted in A3 Sliding Rails with CMA..................................... 18
Figure 12. R415 Mounted in A4 Static Rails (2-Post Center Mount Configuration)...................... 19
Figure 13. PowerEdge R415 Fans .............................................................................. 19
Figure 14. LED panel Configuration ........................................................................... 20
Figure 15. LED Panel (Detailed View)......................................................................... 20
Figure 16. LCD Panel Configuration ........................................................................... 20
Figure 17. LCD Panel (Detailed View)......................................................................... 20
Figure 18. R415 Sliding Rails with Optional CMA ............................................................ 46
Figure 19. 1U Threaded Rack Adapter Brackets Kit......................................................... 47
Figure 20. R415 Static Rails .................................................................................... 48

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1Product Comparison
1.1 Overview
The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R415 is a 2-socket 1U rack server that is designed to deliver outstanding value. The
R415 is built with the latest AMD Opteron™ series processors for remarkable price for performance, and it
features hot-swap hard drives and redundant power supplies to provide availability options for better
business data protection.
The R415 packs other enterprise-class features, such as advanced systems management capabilities and an
optional interactive LCD screen for easy system monitoring. These features help meet the needs of many
small to mid-sized businesses as well as address many data center demands with superior stability,
efficiency and long-term business value.
1.1.1Designed to Go the Distance
You’ve told us you need a server manufacturer that inspires confidence through its reliability, availability,
and quality of products. That is why we have designed the PowerEdge R415 for optimal reliability and ease
of use, incorporating customer-inspired features that range from robust metal hard-drive carriers and
industrial-quality materials to embedded diagnostics and an optional interactive LCD screen.
Our reliability goals are simple: Deliver quality products that stand the test of time.
A Unified Server Configurator (USC) helps minimize downtime by offering embedded and persistent
diagnostics with no media requirements.
A one-touch quality-control process enables single-person responsibility for an entire server build.
Every Dell server model is tested and re-tested before it leaves the factory.
Our operating system, application and software integration testing, and validation help ensure that
everything works together right out of the box.
A focus on product longevity provides longer, fully supported product lifecycles for better investment
protection.
1.1.2Efficient from the Inside Out
The PowerEdge R415 was designed to provide you with a multitude of time- and energy-saving options, not
only inside the server, but outside as well.
Inside the server, we have Energy Smart technologies to help you better manage power. This includes low-
wattage processors, support for low-voltage DIMMs, and efficient fans that spin in accordance with server
workload demands. Internal shrouding and logical component layouts aid with airflow direction, helping to
cool the server. Energy-efficient power supplies use power effectively without compromising business
productivity.
Outside the server, we have put the external ports, power supplies, and LED lights or LCD screens in the
same locations as other 11th generation PowerEdge servers for a familiar server-to-server usability and
commonality, as well as for easy installation and deployment. The hard drives across the 11G servers are
also interchangeable, since they share the same drive carriers.
1.1.3Easy to Manage
As an IT professional, you do not have a lot of time to spend managing and maintaining your systems. That is
why the Dell systems-management portfolio focuses on two core principles to make your life easier:
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The optional Lifecycle Controller helps you perform system diagnostics, hardware configuration, and system
deployment in a pre-operating-system environment from an easy-to-use interface called the Unified Server
Configurator (USC). This helps eliminate the need to use and maintain multiple pieces of CD/DVD media,
and helps get your server up and running fast.
An optional interactive LCD screen on the front of the server allows for easy setup, monitoring, and
maintenance. Plain-language diagnosis and a programmable messaging system can help you address issues
quickly to simplify day-to-day monitoring.
The Dell Management Console, which is included with every Dell server, provides you with a consolidated
console view of your IT infrastructure.
Automated update notification from Support.Dell.com provides you with the latest updates for firmware,
drivers and BIOS so your systems are always running at their best.
1.2 Comparison
Table 1. Feature Comparison to SC1435, R410, and R610
Feature
SC1435
(predecessor)
R410
R415
R610
Processor
AMD Opteron™2000
series
Intel®Xeon®
processor 5500 and
5600 series
AMD Opteron™4100
series
Intel®Xeon®
processor 5500
and 5600 series
Form Factor
1U rack
1U rack
1U rack
1U rack
# Sockets
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
# Cores
2 or 4
2 or 4
4 or 6
2 or 4
Front Side
Bus
HyperTransport
1GBz
Intel®QuickPath
Interconnect (QPI)
6.4GT/s
HyperTransport 3
(HT3)
5.2GT/s
Intel®QuickPath
Interconnect (QPI)
6.4GT/s
L2/L3 Cache
1.5MB per
core/6MB
Up to 12MB
512KB per core/6MB
Up to 12MB
Chipset
Broadcom®HT-
2100, HT-1000
Intel®5500
AMD SR 5670
Intel®5520
DIMMs
8 DDR2
RDIMM
667MHz
4+4 DDR3
UDIMM or RDIMM
1333/1066/800MHz
8 x DDR3
UDIMM, RDIMM, or
LV RDIMM
1333/1066/800/
667MHz
6+6 DDR3
UDIMM or RDIMM
1333/1066/
800MHz
Min/Max RAM
512MB/32GB
1GB/128GB
1GB/128GB1
1GB/192GB
HD Bays
2 x 3.5‖
4 x 3.5‖or 4 x 2.5"
Optional hot-plug
Supports 2.5" drives
with HDD carrier
4 x 3.5‖or 4 x 2.5‖
Optional hot-plug
Supports 2.5" drives
with HDD carrier
6 x 2.5‖ hot-plug
HD Types
SATA, SAS
SATA, SAS, SSD
SATA, SAS, SSD
SAS, SSD
Ext Drive
Bay(s)
1 for slim optical
drive
1 for slim optical
drive
1 for slim optical
drive
1 for slim optical
drive

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Feature
SC1435
(predecessor)
R410
R415
R610
Embedded HD
Controller
Chipset-based SATA
Chipset-based SATA
Chipset -based SATA
SAS 6/iR
Optional
Storage
Controller
RAID:
SAS 5/iR
SAS 6/iR
Non-RAID:
SAS 5/E
LSI 2032 (for tape
backup unit only)
RAID:
SAS 6/iR Modular
PERC 6/i
PERC 6/E
PERC H200
PERC H700
PERC H800
Non-RAID:
LSI 2032 (for tape
backup unit only)
RAID:
SAS 6/iR Modular
PERC S300
PERC H200
PERC H700
PERC H800
Non-RAID:
SAS 5/E
LSI 2032 (for tape
backup unit only)
RAID:
SAS 6/iR
PERC 6/i
PERC 6/E
PERC H200
PERC H700
PERC H800
Availability
Toolless chassis,
quad-pack LED for
diagnostic
Hot-plug hard
drives, redundant
power supplies,
quad-pack LED
diagnostic or LCD
(with hot-plug hard
drive chassis),
memory mirroring
Hot-plug hard
drives, redundant
power supplies,
quad-pack LED
diagnostic or LCD
(with hot-plug hard
drive chassis),
memory mirroring
Hot-plug hard
drives, redundant
power supplies,
LCD diagnostic,
memory mirroring
or sparing,
internal SD card
for embedded
Hypervisor
Server
Management
BMC, IPMI 2.0
compliant, Dell
Server Assistant
BMC, IPMI 2.0
compliant, full Dell
OpenManage™
suite;
Optional: iDRAC6
Express, iDRAC6
Enterprise, vFlash
BMC, IPMI 2.0
compliant, full Dell
OpenManage™ suite;
Optional: iDRAC6
Express, iDRAC6
Enterprise, vFlash
iDRAC6 Express,
BMC, IPMI 2.0
compliant, full
Dell OpenManage™
suite;
Optional: iDRAC6
Enterprise, vFlash
I/O Slots
1 PCIe x8 or one
PCI-X 64/133; full
height, half length
1 x PCIe x16 (true
x16, Gen2); full
height, half length
1 x PCIe x16 (true
x16, Gen2); full
height, half length
2 x PCIe x8; full
height, half length
NIC/LOM
2 x GbE LOMs
Optional: various
NICs available
2 x GbE LOMs
Optional: various
NICs available
2 x GbE LOMs
Optional: various
NICs available
2 x GbE LOMs w/
TOE
Optional: various
NICs available
USB
2 front, 2 rear
2 front, 2 rear, 2
internal
2 front, 2 rear, 2
internal
2 front, 2 rear, 1
internal
Hypervisor
(with internal
SD card)
No
No
No
Yes

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Feature
SC1435
(predecessor)
R410
R415
R610
Power
Supplies
Non-redundant
600W
Auto Ranging
(90V~264V)
Non-redundant
480W (80+ SILVER)
Optional redundant
500W (80+ GOLD)
Auto Ranging
(100V~240V)
Non-redundant
480W (80+ SILVER)
Optional redundant
500W (80+ GOLD)
Auto Ranging
(100V~240V)
Redundant 502W
(high efficiency)
Redundant 717W
(high capacity)
Fans
Non-redundant,
non-hot-pluggable
Non-redundant,
non-hot-pluggable
Non-redundant,
non-hot-pluggable
Redundant, hot-
pluggable
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
42.6 x 426.2 x
609.6 (mm)
1.68 x 16.78 x 24
(in)
43.0 x 434.0 x
627.1 (mm)
(without ear,
without bezel)
1.69 x 17.09 x
24.69 (in)
43.0 x 434.0 x 627.1
(mm) (without ear,
without bezel)
1.69 x 17.09 x 24.69
(in)
42.6 x 482.4 x 772
(mm) (with
latches, bezel,
and power supply
handles)
1.68 x 18.99 x
30.39 (in)
Weight
Max: 14.1Kg
(31.0lbs)
Max: 15.9Kg
(35.02lbs)
Max: 15.9Kg
(35.02lbs)
Max: 17.69Kg
(39lbs)
1128 GB maximum memory will be available using 16 GB DIMMs (available Q1 2011).

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2System Overview
Table 2 provides an overview of the PowerEdge R415 server features.
Table 2. Product Features Summary
Feature
Technical Specification
Form Factor
1U rack
Processors
AMD Opteron™ 4100 series processors
Processor Sockets
2
Front Side Bus or
HyperTransport
HyperTransport-3 Links
Cache
L2: 512K/core
L3: 6MB
Chipset
AMD (SR5670 and SP5100)
Memory1
Up to 128GB2(8 DIMM slots) 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB21333MHz
I/O Slots
1 x PCIe G2 slot:
Slot 1: PCIe x16
Slot 2: Propriety for embedded SAS 6/iR or PERC S300 modular card only
RAID Controller
Internal Controllers:
PERC H200 (6Gb/s)
PERC H700 (6Gb/s) (non-volatile battery-
backed cache: 512MB, 1G)
SAS 6/iR
PERC S300 (software-based)
External Controllers:
PERC H800 (6Gb/s) (non-volatile battery-
backed cache: 512MB, 1G)
External HBA (non-RAID):
6GB/s SAS HBA
Drive Bays
Up to four 2.5‖ or 3.5‖ SAS, SATA, or SSD hard drives (cabled or optional hot-plug)
Maximum Internal
Storage
8TB
Hard Drives1
3.5‖ SATA (7.2K rpm): 160GB, 250GB,
500GB, 1TB, 2TB
3.5‖ Nearline SAS (7.2K rpm):
500GB,1TB, 2TB
3.5‖ SAS (15K rpm): 146GB, 300GB,
450GB, 600GB
2.5‖ SAS (10K rpm): 146GB, 300GB,
600GB
2.5‖ Nearline SAS (7.2K rpm): 1TB
2.5‖ SATA SSD: 50GB, 100GB

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Feature
Technical Specification
Communications
Optional add-in NICs:
Intel®10GBase-T Copper Single Port NIC,
PCIe x8
Intel®PRO 1000 PT Single Port Adapter,
Gigabit Ethernet NIC, PCIe x1
Intel®Gigabit ET Dual Port Server
Adapter, PCIe x4
Intel®Gigabit ET Quad Port Server
Adapter, PCIe x4
Intel®Ethernet X520 DA2 Dual-Port 10
Gigabit Server Adapter
Intel®X520-T2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Server Adapter
Broadcom®BCM5709C IPV6 Gigabit
Copper Dual Port with TOE and iSCSI
Offload, PCIe x4
Broadcom®BCM5709C IPV6 Gigabit
Copper Dual Port NIC with TOE, PCIe x4
Broadcom®BCM5709C 10/100/1000BASET
Quad Port NIC
Broadcom®NetXtreme™ II 57711 Dual-
Port SFP+/Direct Attach 10Gb Ethernet
PCIe with TOE and iSCSI Offload
Optional add-in HBAs:
Brocade®1020 10G Converged Network
Adapter (CNA)–dual port
Emulex®LPe11002 FC4 HBA, Dual Port
Emulex®LPe1150 FC4 HBA, Single Port
Emulex®LPe12000 8Gbps FC HBA, Single
Port
Emulex®LPe12002 8Gbps FC HBA, Dual
Port
Emulex®OCE10102FXD, 10G PCI-e FCoE
CNA, Dual Port
Qlogic®QLE220 FC4 HBA, Single Port
Qlogic®QLE2460 FC4 HBA, Single Port
Qlogic®QLE2462 FC4 HBA, Dual Port
Qlogic®QLE2560 8Gbps FC HBA, Single
Port
Qlogic®QLE2562 8Gbps FC HBA, Dual Port
Qlogic®QLE8152 8Gbps FC HBA, Dual Port
Brocade®FC HBA BR815
Brocade®FC HBA BR825
Power Supply
Non-redundant 480W (80+ BRONZE) or
Optional redundant 500W (80+ SILVER)
Availability
Hot-plug hard drives, hot-plug redundant power, ECC memory, quad-pack LED
diagnostic (interactive LCD only with hot-plug HDD chassis)
Video
Matrox®G200eW with 8MB memory
Remote Management
Optional: iDRAC6 Express, iDRAC6 Enterprise, and vFlash
Systems Management
Dell OpenManage™ featuring Dell Management Console
BMC, IPMI 2.0 compliant
Lifecycle Controller enabled with optional iDRAC6 Express or iDRAC6 Enterprise and
vFlash
Unified Server Configurator
Rack Support
ReadyRails™ sliding rails for 4-post racks with support for optional cable
management arm, or
ReadyRails™ static rails for 4-post and 2-post racks

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Feature
Technical Specification
Operating Systems
Microsoft®Windows®Small Business Server 2008
Microsoft®Windows Server®2008 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-V™)
Microsoft®Windows Server®2008 SP2 R2, x64 (includes Hyper-V™ v2)
Microsoft®Windows®HPC Server 2008
Novell®SUSE®Linux®Enterprise Server
Red Hat®Enterprise Linux®
Optional Embedded Hypervisors:
Citrix®XenServer®
VMware®vSphere™ 4.1 (including VMware ESX®4.1 or VMware ESXi™ 4.1)
For more information on the specific versions and additions, visit
www.dell.com/OSsupport.
Featured Database
Application
Microsoft®SQL Server®solutions (see Dell.com/SQL)
1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and
operating environment and will be less.
2128 GB maximum memory will be available using 16 GB DIMMs (available Q1 2011).

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3Mechanical
3.1 Chassis Description
The PowerEdge R415 chassis was designed to deliver a value-based, high-performance server that also offers
a level of redundancy. The PowerEdge R415 is available in two chassis configurations:
Cabled hard drive chassis with LED module
Hot-plug hard drive chassis with LCD module
Common features for the two available chassis include the following:
Four 2.5‖ or 3.5‖ SATA or SAS hard drives (cabled or hot-plug)
2.5‖ SSD hard drives
Power supply (non-redundant or redundant)
Dual gigabit LOMs without TOE acceleration
Four DIMM slots supporting each processor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM); in China, the S-TPM (Socket TPM) is used
Riser card for optional PCIe expansion card
Optional iDRAC6 Enterprise and iDRAC6 Express card (mounted on planar without PCI slot occupied)
Support for 11G slim static and slim sliding rails
3.2 Dimensions and Weight
Xa
Xb
Y
Za
w/ bezel
Za
w/o bezel
Zb*
Zc
Max
Weight
482.4mm
434.0mm
43.0mm
35.0mm
20.1mm
606.0mm
641.9mm
15.9Kg
Figure 1. R415 Chassis Dimensions
*Zb measures to the nominal back wall external surface where the motherboard I/O connectors reside.

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3.3 Front Panel View and Features
The PowerEdge R415 is available in two chassis configurations: cabled hard drive and hot-plug hard drive.
The cabled hard drive chassis includes an LED control panel (Figure 2), and the hot-plug hard drive chassis
includes an LCD control panel (Figure 3). The bezel is optional for both system configurations. See Figure 4.
Figure 2. Front View (Cabled HDD with LED)
Figure 3. Front View (Hot-Plug HDD with LCD)
Figure 4. Front View (With Optional Bezel)
See the Front-Panel Features and Indicators section in the About Your System chapter of the PowerEdge
R415 Hardware Owner’s Manual on Support.Dell.com for more information.
3.4 Back Panel View and Features
The PowerEdge R415 is available with two power-supply configurations: non-redundant and redundant. See
Figure 5 (non-redundant power supply) and Figure 6 (redundant power supply).
Figure 5. Back View (Non-Redundant Power Supply)

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Figure 6. Back View (Redundant Power Supply)
See the Back-Panel Features and Indicators section in the About Your System chapter of the PowerEdge R415
Hardware Owner’s Manual on Support.Dell.com for more information.
3.5 Power Supply Indicators
The PowerEdge R415 power supplies (redundant and non-redundant) have one status bi-color LED: green for
AC power present and amber for a fault.
Table 3. Power Supply Status
LED
Power Supply Status
AC Power is not present
AC Power is present
Fault of any kind is detected
DC Power is applied to the system
↔
Redundant power supply mismatch
(when hot-plugged/swapped)
See the Power Indicator Codes section in the About Your System chapter of the PowerEdge R415 Hardware
Owner’s Manual on Support.Dell.com for more information.
3.6 NIC Indicators
See the NIC Indicator Codes section in the About Your System chapter of the PowerEdge R415 Hardware
Owner’s Manual on Support.Dell.com for more information.
3.7 Side Views
Side views of the PowerEdge R415 are shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8.
Figure 7. Left Side View
Figure 8. Right Side View

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3.8 Internal Chassis View
Figure 9 shows the internal chassis view.
Figure 9. Internal Chassis View
3.9 Rails and Cable Management
3.9.1ReadyRails Sliding Rails
ReadyRailsTM Sliding Rails for 4-post racks include the following support:
Toolless installation in 19‖ EIA-310-E compliant square or unthreaded round hole 4-post racks,
including all generations of Dell racks
Tooled installation in 19‖ EIA-310-E compliant threaded hole 4-post racks (requires the 1U Threaded
Rack Adapter Brackets Kit)
Full extension of the system out of the rack to allow serviceability of key internal components
Optional cable management arm (CMA)
3.9.2ReadyRails Static Rails
ReadyRailsTM Static Rails for 4-post and 2-post racks include the following support:
Toolless installation in 19‖ EIA-310-E compliant square or unthreaded round hole 4-post racks
including all generations of Dell racks
Tooled installation in 19‖ EIA-310-E compliant threaded hole 4-post and 2-post racks

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For more information on rails, see section 13.2.
3.10 Rack View
3.10.1 Sliding Rails
See Figure 10 and Figure 11 for views of the PowerEdge R415 mounted in A3 sliding rails.
Figure 10. R415 Mounted in A3 Sliding Rails
Figure 11. Back View of R415 Mounted in A3 Sliding Rails with CMA
3.10.2 Static Rails
The R415 static rails are a stab-in design, but unlike the sliding rails, they do not include middle
(intermediate) rail members. After the inner (chassis) rail members have been attached to the sides of the
chassis, they are inserted directly into the outer (cabinet) rail members installed in the rack. See Figure 12
for a view of the R415 mounted in A4 static rails.

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Figure 12. R415 Mounted in A4 Static Rails (2-Post Center Mount Configuration)
3.11 Fans
There are total of six fans with redundant power supplies in the system and four fans with non-redundant
power supplies.
Figure 13 shows the PowerEdge R415 fans. The four fans at right are the fans for the system, specifically for
the processors and memory modules. The two fans at left are present when the system is configured with
redundant power supplies, for which they provide cooling.
Figure 13. PowerEdge R415 Fans
3.12 Control Panel
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3.12.1 LED Panel Configuration
Figure 14 and Figure 15 show the LED panel.
Figure 14. LED panel Configuration
Figure 15. LED Panel (Detailed View)
For a complete description of LED indicators, their causes, and possible courses of action to take to resolve
an error, see the Diagnostic Lights (Optional) section in the About Your System chapter in the PowerEdge
R415 Hardware Owner’s Manual on Support.Dell.com.
3.12.2 LCD Panel Configuration
Figure 16 and Figure 17 show the LCD panel.
Figure 16. LCD Panel Configuration
Figure 17. LCD Panel (Detailed View)
The LCD panel is located on the front of the system chassis to provide user access to buttons, display, and
I/O interfaces. Features of the LCD panel include the following:
•ACPI-compliant power button with an integrated green power LED (controlled by iDRAC6)
•128x20 pixel LCD screen with controls
•Two navigation buttons
•Select button
•System ID button
•Non-maskable Interrupt (NMI) button (recessed)
•Ambient temperature sensor