Dell PowerEdge T130 User manual

Dell PowerEdge T130
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E36S Series
Regulatory Type: E36S001

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2016 - 08
Rev. A02

Contents
1 About the Dell PowerEdge T130 system.......................................................... 8
Front panel features and indicators......................................................................................................8
Diagnostic indicators.............................................................................................................................9
Back panel features and indicators..................................................................................................... 11
NIC indicator codes.............................................................................................................................13
Power indicator codes for power supply unit....................................................................................13
Documentation matrix........................................................................................................................ 14
Accessing system information by using QRL............................................................................... 15
2 Performing initial system configuration ........................................................17
Setting up your system........................................................................................................................17
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address .............................................................................17
Logging in to iDRAC............................................................................................................................18
Methods of installing the operating system....................................................................................... 18
Managing your system remotely........................................................................................................ 18
Downloading drivers and firmware.................................................................................................... 18
3 Pre-operating system management applications........................................20
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................... 20
System Setup.......................................................................................................................................20
Entering System Setup...................................................................................................................21
System Setup details......................................................................................................................21
System BIOS Settings details.........................................................................................................21
System Information details........................................................................................................... 22
Memory Settings details................................................................................................................22
Processor Settings details............................................................................................................. 23
SATA Settings details..................................................................................................................... 24
Boot Settings details......................................................................................................................26
Network Settings screen details................................................................................................... 26
UEFI iSCSI Settings screen details.................................................................................................27
Integrated Devices details............................................................................................................. 27
Serial Communication details.......................................................................................................28
System Profile Settings details...................................................................................................... 29
System Security Settings details................................................................................................... 30
Miscellaneous Settings details.......................................................................................................31
About Boot Manager...........................................................................................................................32
Viewing Boot Manager..................................................................................................................32
Boot Manager main menu............................................................................................................ 32
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About Dell Lifecycle Controller.......................................................................................................... 33
Changing the boot order....................................................................................................................33
Choosing the system boot mode.......................................................................................................33
Creating a system or setup password................................................................................................34
Using your system password to secure your system........................................................................ 34
Deleting or changing system and setup password............................................................................35
Operating with a setup password enabled........................................................................................ 35
Embedded system management........................................................................................................35
iDRAC Settings utility.......................................................................................................................... 36
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility............................................................................................... 36
Changing the thermal settings..................................................................................................... 36
4 Installing and removing system components...............................................37
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 37
Before working inside your system.................................................................................................... 37
After working inside your system........................................................................................................37
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................... 38
System cover.......................................................................................................................................38
Removing the system cover......................................................................................................... 38
Installing the system cover........................................................................................................... 39
Bezel....................................................................................................................................................40
Removing the bezel...................................................................................................................... 40
Installing the bezel.........................................................................................................................41
Inside the system.................................................................................................................................42
Intrusion switch...................................................................................................................................43
Removing the intrusion switch.....................................................................................................43
Installing the intrusion switch.......................................................................................................44
Control panel assembly......................................................................................................................44
Removing the control panel assembly.........................................................................................44
Installing the control panel assembly...........................................................................................46
Hard drives.......................................................................................................................................... 46
Removing the hard drive cage......................................................................................................47
Installing the hard drive cage........................................................................................................48
Removing a hard drive carrier from the hard drive cage.............................................................49
Installing a hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage.................................................................51
Removing a hard drive carrier from the hard drive bay............................................................... 51
Installing a hard drive carrier into the hard drive bay...................................................................52
Removing a hard drive from a hard drive carrier......................................................................... 53
Installing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier.............................................................................54
Hard drive cabling diagrams......................................................................................................... 55
Setting the cooling fan speed for 4 TB hard drives..................................................................... 56
Optical drive.........................................................................................................................................57
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Removing the optical drive blank and filler.................................................................................. 57
Removing the optical drive...........................................................................................................59
Installing the optical drive............................................................................................................. 61
System memory...................................................................................................................................61
General memory module installation guidelines.........................................................................63
Sample memory configurations................................................................................................... 63
Removing memory modules........................................................................................................64
Installing memory modules.......................................................................................................... 65
Cooling fan..........................................................................................................................................66
Removing the cooling fan.............................................................................................................67
Installing the cooling fan.............................................................................................................. 68
Internal USB memory key (optional).................................................................................................. 68
Replacing the optional internal USB memory key.......................................................................69
Expansion cards.................................................................................................................................. 70
Expansion card installation guidelines..........................................................................................70
Removing an expansion card........................................................................................................ 71
Installing an expansion card..........................................................................................................72
iDRAC port card (optional)..................................................................................................................73
Replacing an optional SD vFlash card...........................................................................................73
Removing the optional iDRAC port card......................................................................................74
Installing the iDRAC port card.......................................................................................................75
Processors and heat sinks...................................................................................................................76
Removing the heat sink.................................................................................................................76
Removing the processor...............................................................................................................78
Installing the processor................................................................................................................ 80
Installing the heat sink...................................................................................................................81
Power supply unit............................................................................................................................... 83
Removing the power supply unit (PSU)........................................................................................83
Installing the power supply unit (PSU)..........................................................................................85
System battery.....................................................................................................................................85
Replacing the system battery....................................................................................................... 85
System board.......................................................................................................................................87
Removing the system board......................................................................................................... 87
Installing the system board...........................................................................................................89
Entering the system Service Tag by using System Setup............................................................ 90
Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................................................... 91
Installing the Trusted Platform Module........................................................................................ 91
Initializing the TPM for BitLocker users........................................................................................92
Initializing the TPM for TXT users................................................................................................. 92
5 Troubleshooting your system.......................................................................... 93
Safety first — for you and your system...............................................................................................93
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Troubleshooting system startup failure............................................................................................. 93
Troubleshooting external connections..............................................................................................93
Troubleshooting the video subsystem...............................................................................................93
Troubleshooting a USB device........................................................................................................... 94
Troubleshooting a serial I/O device...................................................................................................94
Troubleshooting a NIC....................................................................................................................... 95
Troubleshooting a wet system........................................................................................................... 95
Troubleshooting a damaged system..................................................................................................96
Troubleshooting the system battery.................................................................................................. 97
Troubleshooting power supply units..................................................................................................97
Troubleshooting power source problems................................................................................... 97
Power supply unit problems......................................................................................................... 97
Troubleshooting cooling problems................................................................................................... 98
Troubleshooting cooling fans............................................................................................................ 99
Troubleshooting system memory......................................................................................................99
Troubleshooting an internal USB key.............................................................................................. 100
Troubleshooting an SD card............................................................................................................. 101
Troubleshooting an optical drive......................................................................................................101
Troubleshooting a hard drive........................................................................................................... 102
Troubleshooting a storage controller.............................................................................................. 102
Troubleshooting expansion cards....................................................................................................103
Troubleshooting processors............................................................................................................ 104
System messages..............................................................................................................................104
Warning messages...................................................................................................................... 104
Diagnostic messages...................................................................................................................105
Alert messages.............................................................................................................................105
6 Using system diagnostics................................................................................106
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics................................................................................................ 106
When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics......................................................................106
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager........................................... 106
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller.................... 106
System diagnostics controls....................................................................................................... 107
7 Jumpers and connectors................................................................................ 108
System board jumpers and connectors...........................................................................................108
System board jumper settings.......................................................................................................... 110
Disabling a forgotten password........................................................................................................110
8 Technical specifications.................................................................................. 112
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................112
Processor specifications....................................................................................................................112
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Expansion bus specifications............................................................................................................ 112
Memory specifications...................................................................................................................... 112
Power specifications..........................................................................................................................113
Storage controller specifications...................................................................................................... 113
Drive specifications............................................................................................................................113
Connectors specifications.................................................................................................................114
Video specifications...........................................................................................................................114
Environmental specifications............................................................................................................114
9 Getting help....................................................................................................... 117
Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................117
Locating Service Tag of your system................................................................................................ 117
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About the Dell PowerEdge T130 system
The Dell PowerEdge T130 tower server supports one processor based on the Intel E3-1200 V5 series, up
to four DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives.
Front panel features and indicators
Figure 1. Front panel features and indicators
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Table 1. Front panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, button, or
connector Icon Description
1 Diagnostic indicators Enables you to view error status during system
startup. The diagnostic indicators are located on
the system front panel. For more information, see
Diagnostic indicators.
2 Power-on indicator,
power button
Enables you to know the power status of the
system. The power-on indicator glows when the
system power is on. The power button controls
the power supply output to the system.
NOTE: On ACPI-compliant operating systems,
turning off the system using the power button
causes the system to perform a graceful
shutdown before power to the system is
turned off.
3 Optical drive (optional) Enables you to install an optional slim SATA DVD-
ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
4 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
This port is USB 3.0 compliant.
5 USB connector Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
This port is USB 2.0 compliant.
Diagnostic indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup.
NOTE: The diagnostic indicators are not present if the system is equipped with an LCD display.
NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into
a working power source and press the power button.
Table 2. Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health
indicator
The indicator turns solid
blue if the system is in good
health.
None required.
The indicator flashes amber:
• When the system is
turned on.
• When the system is in
standby.
• If any error condition
exists. For example, a
failed fan, PSU, or a hard
drive.
Check the System Event Log or system
messages for the specific issue. For more
information about error messages, see the
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software.
The POST process is interrupted without
any video output due to invalid memory
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Icon Description Condition Corrective action
configurations. See the Getting help
section.
Hard drive
indicator
The indicator flashes amber
if there is a hard drive error.
Check the System Event Log to determine
the hard drive that has an error. Run the
appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart
the system and run embedded diagnostics
(ePSA). If the hard drives are configured in a
RAID array, restart the system and enter the
host adapter configuration utility program.
Electrical
indicator
The indicator flashes amber
if the system experiences an
electrical error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a
failed power supply unit
(PSU) or voltage regulator).
Check the System Event Log or system
messages for the specific issue. If it is due
to a problem with the PSU, check the LED
on the PSU. Reseat the PSU. If the problem
persists, see the Getting help section.
Temperature
indicator
The indicator flashes amber
if the system experiences a
thermal error (for example,
the ambient temperature is
out of range or fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
• A cooling fan has been removed or has
failed.
• System cover, memory module blank,
or back filler bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
See the Getting help section.
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Back panel features and indicators
Figure 2. Back panel features and indicators
Table 3. Back panel features and indicators
Item Indicator, Button or
Connector Icon Description
1USB connectors (6) Enables you to connect USB devices to the system.
There are four USB 2.0 compliant ports and two
USB 3.0 compliant ports.
2 Ethernet connectors (2) Enable you to connect to the Integrated
10/100/1000 Mbps NIC connectors.
3 System identification
button
Enables you to locate a particular system. When
this button is pressed, the system status indicator
on the back flashes until the button is pressed
again.
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Item Indicator, Button or
Connector Icon Description
To turn the system ID indicator on or off, press the
system identification button.
If the system stops responding during POST, press
and hold the system ID button for more than five
seconds to enter the BIOS progress mode.
To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup),
press and hold the system identification button for
more than 15 seconds.
4 System identification
connector
Enables you to connect the optional system status
indicator assembly through the optional cable
management arm.
5 Video connector Enables you to connect a VGA display to the
system.
6 Power supply Enables you to install one 290 W non-redundant
AC PSU.
7 Self-diagnostic button Enables you to check the health status of the PSU.
8 AC power supply status
indicator
Enables you to check the power supply to the PSU.
9 Serial connector Enables you to connect a serial device to the
system.
10 Cooling fan The system cooling fan.
11 VFlash Enables you to connect the vFlash card (optional).
12 Ethernet connector (1) Enables you to install a dedicated management
port card (optional).
13 Expansion card slots (4) Enables you to connect up to four full-height PCIe
expansion cards.
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NIC indicator codes
Figure 3. NIC indicators
1. link indicator 2. activity indicator
Table 4. NIC indicators
Convention Indicator pattern Description
A Link and activity indicators
are OFF
The NIC is not connected to the network.
B Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum
port speed (1 Gbps).
C Link indicator is yellow The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its
maximum port speed.
D Activity indicator is flashing
green
Network data is being sent or received.
Power indicator codes for power supply unit
Press the self-diagnostic button to perform a quick health check on the power supply unit (PSU) of the
system.
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Figure 4. PSU status indicator and self-diagnostic button
1. self-diagnostic button 2. PSU status indicator
PSU status
indicator Condition
Not lit Power is not connected or PSU is faulty.
Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
Documentation matrix
The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and
managing your system.
Table 5. Documentation matrix
To... See the...
Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack
solution
Set up your system and know the system technical
specifications
Getting Started With Your System that shipped with
your system or see Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Install the operating system Operating system documentation at Dell.com/
operatingsystemmanuals
Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management
offerings
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage software
Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed
and management system, know the iDRAC
features, and troubleshoot by using iDRAC
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
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To... See the...
Know about the RACADM subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for
iDRAC at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Launch, enable, and disable Dell Lifecycle
Controller, know the features, use and
troubleshoot Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals
Use Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick
Start Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server
Administrator
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
OpenManage Server Administrator
Install, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage
Essentials
Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
Essentials
Know the features of the storage controller cards,
deploy the cards, and manage the storage
subsystem
Storage controller documentation at Dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Check the event and error messages generated by
the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software
Accessing system information by using QRL
You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your
system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet has the QR code scanner installed.
About this task
The QRL includes the following information about your system:
• How-to videos
• Reference materials, including the Owner’s Manual, LCD diagnostics, and mechanical overview
• Your system service tag to quickly access your specific hardware configuration and warranty
information
• A direct link to Dell to contact technical support and sales teams
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or
2. Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code located in the
following image or on your Dell PowerEdge system:
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Performing initial system configuration
After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not pre-
installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.
Setting up your system
1. Unpack the server.
2. Connect the peripherals to the system.
3. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the system by pressing the power button or using iDRAC.
5. Turn on the attached peripherals.
Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address
You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the
following interfaces:
• iDRAC Settings utility
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
• Server LCD panel
You can use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,
including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
You can configure iDRAC IP address by using the following interfaces:
NOTE: Make sure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC
IP address.
• iDRAC web interface — For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide.
• Remote Access Controller Admin (RACADM) — For more information, see the RACADM Command
Line Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
• Remote Services that include Web Services Management (WS-Man) — For more information, see the
Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide.
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For more information about setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Logging in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The
default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and
iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line
Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Methods of installing the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported OS on the system by using one
of the following methods:
• Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media — see the operating system
documentation available at Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
• Dell Lifecycle Controller — see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation available at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit — see the Dell OpenManage documentation available at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals → OpenManage software.
For information about supported operating systems, see the operating systems support matrix available at
Dell.com/ossupport.
Managing your system remotely
To perform out-of-band systems management by using iDRAC, configure iDRAC for remote accessibility,
set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported web browsers. For
more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/
idracmanuals.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For
more information, see Dell.com/openmanagemanuals → OpenManage Server Administrator or
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals → OpenManage Essentials.
Downloading drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.
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Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express
Service Code field.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag to
enable the system to automatically detect the service tag, or select your product from the
Product Selection page.
3. Click Get drivers and downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers that you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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Pre-operating system management
applications
You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by
using the system firmware.
Navigation keys
The navigation keys can help you quickly access the pre-operating system management applications.
Key Description
F2 Enables you to enter System Setup.
F10 Enables you to enter system services and starts Lifecycle Controller.
F11 Enables you to enter Boot Manager.
F12 Enables you to enter PXE Boot.
Page Up Enables you to move to the previous screen.
Page Down Enables you to move to the next screen.
Up arrow Enables you to move to the previous field.
Down arrow Enables you to move to the next field.
Enter Enables you to type a value in the selected field (if applicable).
Spacebar Enables you to expand or collapse a drop-down list, if applicable.
Tab Enables you to move to the next menu item.
NOTE: This feature is applicable only for the standard graphic browser.
Esc Enables you to move to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing
Esc in the main screen exits System BIOS, iDRAC Settings, Device Settings, or
Service Tag Settings, and proceeds with system boot.
F1 Displays the system setup help.
System Setup
By using the System Setup screen, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device
settings of your system.
NOTE: Help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser by default. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
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