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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Service Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E45S Series
Regulatory Type: E45S003

Table of Contents

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor1U Rack
Number of Processors1 or 2
Memory Slots16 DIMM slots
ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
ProcessorAMD EPYC 7002 or 7003 Series
MemoryUp to 2TB
StorageUp to 10 x 2.5" or 4 x 3.5" drives
Network InterfaceDual 1GbE LOM
Network OptionsOCP 3.0, 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE
NetworkBroadcom or Intel
Power Supply1600W, 2000W
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
RAID SupportPERC H345, H745, H755, H755N

Summary

PowerEdge R6515 system overview

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Outlines the essential steps for setting up the server system.

iDRAC configuration

Explains the purpose and configuration of the iDRAC controller.

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

Details methods for configuring the iDRAC network interface.

Options to log in to iDRAC

Describes the various ways to access the iDRAC Web User Interface.

Options to download firmware

Provides options for downloading system firmware from Dell support.

Options to download and install OS drivers

Details methods for obtaining and installing operating system drivers.

Pre-operating system management applications

System Setup

Explains how to access and use the System Setup utility.

System BIOS

Details the configuration options available within the System BIOS.

Memory Settings

Configuration options for system memory modules.

Processor Settings

Configuration options related to the system processor.

SATA Settings

Configuration options for SATA storage devices.

NVMe Settings

Configuration options for NVMe storage devices.

Boot Settings

Configuration options for system boot mode and sequence.

Network Settings

Configuration options for network interfaces.

Integrated Devices

Configuration options for integrated system devices.

System Profile Settings

Settings for system performance profiles and power management.

System Security

Security settings including passwords and TPM.

Creating a system and setup password

Step-by-step guide for creating system and setup passwords.

iDRAC Settings utility

Information about the iDRAC settings utility.

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Overview of the Dell Lifecycle Controller's capabilities.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Essential safety precautions for working with the system.

Before working inside your system

Steps to prepare the system before internal component servicing.

After working inside your system

Steps to complete after servicing internal system components.

Removing the system cover

Procedure to remove the system cover.

Installing the system cover

Procedure to install the system cover.

Removing a cooling fan

Procedure to remove a cooling fan.

Installing a cooling fan

Procedure to install a cooling fan.

System memory

General memory module installation guidelines

General advice for optimal memory module installation.

Memory population rules

Rules for populating memory sockets for best performance.

Removing a memory module

Procedure to remove a memory module from its socket.

Installing a memory module

Procedure to install a memory module into its socket.

Processor and heat sink

Removing a heat sink

Procedure to remove the processor heat sink.

Removing the AMD processor

Procedure to remove the AMD processor.

Installing the AMD processor

Procedure to install the AMD processor.

Installing the heat sink

Procedure to install the processor heat sink.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

Removing the expansion card risers

Procedure to remove expansion card risers.

Installing the expansion card risers

Procedure to install expansion card risers.

Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

Procedure to remove an expansion card from a riser.

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser

Procedure to install an expansion card into a riser.

M.2 SSD module

Mini PERC card

Removing the mini PERC card

Procedure to remove the mini PERC card.

Installing the mini PERC card

Procedure to install the mini PERC card.

System battery

Replacing the system battery

Procedure for replacing the system battery.

Power supply unit

Removing a power supply unit

Procedure to remove a power supply unit.

Installing a power supply unit

Procedure to install a power supply unit.

System board

Removing the system board

Procedure to remove the system board.

Installing the system board

Procedure to install the system board.

Trusted Platform Module

Information and procedures for the Trusted Platform Module.

Removing the TPM

Procedure to remove the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

Installing the TPM

Procedure to install the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

Control panel

Jumpers and connectors

Disabling a forgotten password

Procedure to disable system and setup passwords.

Technical specifications

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Using system diagnostics

How to run system diagnostics for troubleshooting.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Overview of the Dell Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA).

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