Dell PowerEdge R620 User manual

Dell PowerEdge R620
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E16S Series
Regulatory Type: E16S001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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computer.
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instructions are not followed.
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death.
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2011 — 07
Rev. A00

Installation And Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety
instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking a Rack System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and
the rack installation instructions provided with your system.
Figure 1. Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
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Optional—Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and
Monitor
Figure 2. Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug
into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor's cable
connector.
Connecting The Power Cable(s)
Figure 3. Connecting Power Cable(s)
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Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system and, if a monitor is used, connect the
monitor’s power cable to the monitor.
Securing The Power Cable(s)
Figure 4. Securing Power Cable(s)
Bend the system power cable(s), as shown in the illustration, and attach to the cable
strap.
Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate
power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit
(PDU).
Turning On The System
Figure 5. Turning on the System
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Press the power button on the system. The power indicator should light.
Installing The Optional Bezel
Figure 6. Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
Complete The Operating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated
with the operating system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the
installation and configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the
operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with
the system.
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, see dell.com/
ossupport.
Dell Software License Agreement
Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with
your system. You must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies
of the software installed on your system’s hard drive. If you do not accept the terms of
the agreement, call the customer assistance telephone number. For customers in the
United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the United
States, visit support.dell.com and select your country or region from the top of the page.
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Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
• The Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and describes
how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This
document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to
install your system into a rack, if required.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for
configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the
operating system, system management software, system updates, and system
components that you purchased with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as
expected, see your Owner’s Manual . Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and
certification. See dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered
in all locations.
NOM Information
The following information is provided on the device described in this document in
compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):
Importer: Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V.
Paseo de la Reforma 2620 -11º Piso
Col. Lomas Altas
11950 México, D.F.
Model number: E16S
Supply voltage: 100–240 V CA (with 495 W, 750 W, and 1100 W AC Power
Supply Unit) or –(48–60) V de CC (with 1100 W DC power
supply unit)
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Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz (AC power supply unit)
Current consumption: 12 A – 6.5 A (X 2) (with 1100 W AC power supply unit)
10 A – 5 A (X 2) (with 750 W AC power supply unit)
6.5 A – 3 A (X 2) (with 495 W AC power supply unit)
32 A (X 2) (with 1100 W DC power supply unit)
Technical Specifications
NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your
system. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your system, go
to support.dell.com.
Power
AC Power Supply (per power supply)
Wattage 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W
Heat dissipation
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated
using the power supply wattage
rating.
1908 BTU/hr maximum (495 W power
supply)
2891 BTU/hr maximum (750 W power
supply)
4100 BTU/hr maximum (1100 W power
supply)
Voltage
NOTE: This system is also designed
to be connected to IT power
systems with a phase to phase
voltage not exceeding 230 V.
100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz
DC Power Supply (per power supply) (when
available)
Wattage 1100 W
Heat dissipation
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated
using the power supply wattage
rating.
4416 BTU/hour maximum
Voltage –(48–60) V DC
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Power
Battery
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 Lithium coin cell
Physical
Height 42.8 mm (1.68 inch)
Width 482.4 mm (18.99 inch) with rack latches.
434 mm (17.08 inch) without rack latches.
Depth
Ten–hard-drive systems 755.12 mm (29.73 inch)
Eight–hard-drive systems 700.5 mm (27.58 inch)
Weight (maximum configuration)
Ten–hard-drive systems 19.76 kg (43.56 lb)
Eight–hard-drive systems 18.58 kg (40.96 lb)
Weight (empty)
Ten–hard-drive systems 9.37 kg (20.66 lb)
Eight–hard-drive systems 8.58 kg (18.92 lb)
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating Continuous operation: 10 °C to 35 °C at
10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26
°C max dew point. De-rate maximum
allowable dry bulb temperature at 1
°C/300 m above 900 m (1°F per 550 ft).
NOTE: For information on supported
expanded operating temperature
range and configurations, see
support.dell.com/manuals.
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Environmental
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) with a
maximum temperature gradation of 20 °C
per hour
Relative humidity
Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) at a
maximum wet bulb temperature of 29 °C
(84.2 °F)
Storage 5% to 95% at a maximum wet bulb
temperature of 38 °C (100.4 °F)
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation
orientations)
Storage 1.87 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all
six sides tested)
Maximum shock
Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis
(one pulse on each side of the system) of
31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational
orientation
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
Six consecutively executed shock pulses
in the positive and negative x, y, and z
axes (one pulse on each side of the
system) of 32 G faired square wave pulse
with velocity change at 270 inches/
second (685 centimeters/second)
Altitude
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the
maximum operating temperature is
derated 1 ºF/550 ft.
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Environmental
Storage –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne Contaminant Level
Class G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
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