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User Manuals: Dell PowerEdge R420xr 1U Rack Server
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Dell PowerEdge R420xr 1U Rack Server manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Getting Started Manual
Dell PowerEdge R420xr Owner's Manual (128 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 6.62 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System
8
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
8
LCD Panel Features
9
Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns
10
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
11
NIC Indicator Codes
12
Power Indicator Codes
13
Other Information You May Need
14
2 Using the System Setup and Boot Manager
15
Choosing the System Boot Mode
16
Entering System Setup
16
Responding to Error Messages
16
Using the System Setup Navigation Keys
16
System Setup Options
17
System Setup Main Screen
17
System BIOS Screen
17
System Information Screen
18
Memory Settings Screen
18
Processor Settings Screen
19
SATA Settings Screen
20
Boot Settings Screen
21
Integrated Devices Screen
21
Serial Communications Screen
22
System Profile Settings Screen
23
System Security Screen
24
Miscellaneous Settings
25
System and Setup Password Features
25
Assigning a System And/Or Setup Password
26
Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password
27
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
27
Operating with a Setup Password Enabled
27
Entering the UEFI Boot Manager
28
Using the Boot Manager Navigation Keys
28
Boot Manager Screen
29
UEFI Boot Menu
29
Embedded System Management
29
Idrac Settings Utility
30
Entering the Idrac Settings Utility
30
Changing the Thermal Settings
30
3 Installing System Components
31
Recommended Tools
31
Front Bezel (Optional)
31
Installing the Front Bezel
32
Removing the Front Bezel
32
Bezel Filter (Optional)
32
Removing the Bezel Filter
32
Installing the Bezel Filter
33
Opening and Closing the System
33
Opening the System
34
Closing the System
35
Inside the System
36
Cooling Shroud
37
Removing the Cooling Shroud
37
Installing the Cooling Shroud
38
System Memory
39
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
41
Mode-Specific Guidelines
41
Sample Memory Configurations
42
Removing Memory Modules
44
Installing Memory Modules
46
Hard Drives
48
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
48
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive
49
Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard-Drive Carrier
50
Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard-Drive Carrier
50
Cooling Fans
51
Removing a Cooling Fan
52
Installing a Cooling Fan
53
Internal USB Memory Key (Optional)
53
Replacing the Internal USB Key
53
Expansion Cards and Expansion-Card Risers
54
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines
54
Removing an Expansion Card
55
Installing an Expansion Card
58
Removing Expansion-Card Risers 1 and 2
58
Installing Expansion-Card Risers 1 and 2
60
Idrac Enterprise Card (Optional)
60
Removing the Idrac Enterprise Card
60
Installing the Idrac Enterprise Card
61
SD Vflash Card
62
Replacing an SD Vflash Card
62
Internal Dual SD Module
62
Removing the Internal Dual SD Module
63
Installing the Internal Dual SD Module
64
Internal SD Card
65
Removing an Internal SD Card
65
Installing an Internal SD Card
65
Integrated Storage Controller Card
65
Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
66
Installing the Integrated Storage Controller Card
67
Processors
68
Removing a Processor
68
Installing a Processor
70
Power Supplies
72
Hot Spare Feature
72
Removing a Power Supply
72
Installing a Power Supply
73
System Battery
73
Replacing the System Battery
73
Hard-Drive Backplane
74
Removing the Hard-Drive Backplane
75
Installing the Hard-Drive Backplane
78
Control Panel Assembly
79
Removing the Control Panel
79
Installing the Control Panel
80
Removing the Control-Panel Module
80
Installing the Control-Panel Module
81
Power Distribution Board Shroud
82
Removing the Power Distribution Board Shroud
82
Installing the Power Distribution Board Shroud
83
Power Distribution Board
84
Removing the Power Distribution Board
84
Installing the Power Distribution Board
85
System Board
86
Removing the System Board
86
Installing the System Board
87
4 Troubleshooting Your System
89
Safety First-For You and Your System
89
Troubleshooting System Startup Failure
89
Troubleshooting External Connections
89
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
89
Troubleshooting a USB Device
89
Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device
90
Troubleshooting a NIC
90
Troubleshooting a Wet System
91
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
91
Troubleshooting the System Battery
92
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
92
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
93
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
93
Troubleshooting System Memory
93
Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key
94
Troubleshooting an SD Card
95
Troubleshooting a Hard Drive
95
Troubleshooting a Storage Controller
96
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
97
Troubleshooting Processors
98
5 Using System Diagnostics
99
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics
99
When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics
99
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics
99
System Diagnostic Controls
99
6 Jumpers and Connectors
101
System Board Jumper Settings
101
System Board Connectors
102
Disabling a Forgotten Password
103
7 Technical Specifications
105
8 System Messages
110
LCD Messages
110
Viewing LCD Messages
110
Removing LCD Messages
110
System Error Messages
110
Warning Messages
127
Diagnostic Messages
127
Alert Messages
127
9 Getting Help
128
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Dell PowerEdge R420xr Getting Started Manual (10 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.66 MB
Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
2
Installation and Configuration
3
Unpacking a Rack System
3
Optional-Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
3
Connecting the Power Cables
4
Securing the Power Cable(S)
4
Turning on the System
5
Installing the Optional Bezel
5
Complete the Operating System Setup
5
Dell Software License Agreement
6
Other Information You May Need
6
Obtaining Technical Assistance
6
NOM Information (Mexico Only)
6
Technical Specifications
7
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