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Dell EMC PowerEdge T430
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E30S Series
Regulatory Type: E30S001
February 2021
Rev. A07

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Dell E30S Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelE30S Series
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Dell PowerEdge T430 System Overview

Supported Configurations

Overview of the supported hardware configurations for the Dell PowerEdge T430 server.

Front Panel Features

Details on the components and features accessible from the server's front panel.

Back Panel Features

Details on the components and connectors located on the server's back panel.

Diagnostic Indicators

Explanation of system indicators that display operational and error status.

Locating Your Systems Service Tag

Instructions for finding the system's unique service tag for support.

Converting System from Tower to Rack Mode

Safety Instructions for Conversion

Critical safety precautions required before converting the system from tower to rack mode.

Preparing for Tower to Rack Conversion

Steps to prepare the server system for conversion to rack mode.

Documentation Resources

Technical Specifications

Chassis Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge T430 server chassis.

Chassis Weight

The maximum weight specifications for the Dell PowerEdge T430 server chassis.

Processor Specifications

Information regarding the supported Intel Xeon processors for the system.

PSU Specifications

Details on the supported AC power supply units (PSUs) and their ratings.

System Battery Specifications

Information about the CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.

Expansion Bus Specifications

Details on supported PCI Express (PCIe) generations and slot configurations.

Memory Specifications

Information on supported DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and their configurations.

Drive Specifications

Specifications for supported internal hard drives and optical/tape drives.

Ports and Connectors Specifications

Details on the system's serial, USB, VGA, NIC, and other ports.

Environmental Specifications

Operating and storage environmental conditions for the system.

Particulate and Gaseous Contamination

Guidelines to avoid equipment damage from environmental contamination.

Expanded Operating Temperature

System's operating temperature limits and restrictions for extended ranges.

Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up Your System

A step-by-step guide for the initial setup of the server system.

iDRAC Configuration

How to configure network settings for the iDRAC for remote management.

Installing the Operating System

Methods and resources for installing an operating system on the server.

Downloading Drivers and Firmware

Instructions for obtaining and installing the latest system drivers and firmware.

Pre-Operating System Management Applications

Options for Pre-OS Management

Overview of applications used for system management before OS boot.

System Setup Utility

Accessing and using System Setup for BIOS and device configuration.

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Embedded capabilities for system deployment, configuration, and maintenance.

Boot Manager

Utility for selecting boot devices and launching system utilities.

PXE Boot Configuration

Using PXE for booting and configuring networked systems remotely.

Installing and Removing System Components

Safety Instructions for Component Handling

Critical safety precautions before working with system components.

Before Working Inside the System

Preliminary steps required before opening the system or handling components.

After Working Inside the System

Final steps to complete after internal system work and before powering on.

Recommended Tools for Installation

List of essential tools required for component procedures.

Front Bezel Installation and Removal

Procedures for removing and installing the optional front bezel.

System Feet Installation and Removal

Steps for installing and removing the system feet for tower stability.

Caster Wheels Installation

Instructions for installing optional caster wheels for system mobility.

System Cover Removal and Installation

Procedures for removing and installing the server's system cover.

Optical and Tape Drive Installation

Procedures for installing optional optical and tape drives.

Cooling Shroud Installation and Removal

Procedures for removing and installing the system's cooling shroud.

Hot-Swappable Hard Drive Procedures

Steps for removing and installing hot-swappable hard drive carriers.

Cabled Drive Installation and Removal

Procedures for installing and removing cabled hard drives.

Hard Drive Backplane Procedures

Steps for removing and installing the hard drive backplane.

Four-Slot Hard Drive Blank Installation

Procedures for removing and installing four-slot hard drive blanks.

System Memory Installation and Removal

Procedures for installing and removing system memory modules (DIMMs).

Cooling Fan Installation and Removal

Procedures for installing and removing internal and external cooling fans.

Internal USB Memory Key Procedures

Procedures for replacing the optional internal USB memory key.

Expansion Card Holder Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing the expansion card holder.

Expansion Card Installation and Removal

Procedures for installing and removing PCIe expansion cards.

GPU Card Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for installing graphics processing unit (GPU) cards.

iDRAC Port Card Procedures

Information about the optional iDRAC port card.

Internal Dual SD Module Procedures

Information about the optional internal dual SD module.

Internal SD Card Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing internal SD cards.

Processor and Heat Sink Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing system processors and heat sinks.

Redundant AC Power Supply Procedures

Procedures for installing and replacing redundant AC power supply units.

Power Supply Unit Blank Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing power supply unit blanks.

Power Supply Unit Divider Replacement

Procedures for replacing the power supply unit divider.

Cabled Power Supply Unit Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing cabled power supply units.

Power Interposer Board Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing the power interposer board.

System Battery Replacement

Procedures for replacing the system's CMOS battery.

Control Panel Assembly Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing the system's control panel assembly.

System Board Removal and Installation

Procedures for removing and installing the system board (motherboard).

Trusted Platform Module Installation

Procedures for installing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on the system board.

System Top Cover Procedures

Procedures for removing and installing the system top cover.

Using System Diagnostics

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics Overview

Introduction to the ePSA diagnostics for system hardware testing.

Running Diagnostics from Boot Manager

How to initiate system diagnostics from the Boot Manager.

Running Diagnostics from Lifecycle Controller

How to initiate system diagnostics using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

System Diagnostics Controls

Explanation of the menus and controls within the system diagnostics tool.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Connectors Identification

Identification and location of connectors on the system board.

System Board Jumper Settings

Configuration options and functions of system board jumpers.

Disabling Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset system and setup passwords using the jumper.

Troubleshooting Your System

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to resolve issues preventing the system from starting correctly.

Troubleshooting External Connections

Steps to resolve problems with external device connectivity.

Troubleshooting Video Subsystem Issues

Steps to resolve problems related to video output and display.

Troubleshooting USB Device Connectivity

Steps to diagnose and fix issues with USB devices.

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct Configuration

Resolving issues with iDRAC Direct USB XML and laptop connections.

Troubleshooting Serial IO Devices

Steps to resolve problems with serial input and output devices.

Troubleshooting Network Interface Card (NIC)

Steps to diagnose and fix problems with the network interface card.

Troubleshooting Wet or Damaged Systems

Procedures for handling and troubleshooting systems affected by liquid or physical damage.

Troubleshooting System Battery Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems related to the system battery.

Troubleshooting Power Supply Units (PSUs)

Procedures for diagnosing and fixing problems with power sources and PSUs.

Troubleshooting System Memory Problems

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to system memory modules.

Troubleshooting Optical and Tape Drives

Steps to diagnose and fix problems with optical and tape backup drives.

Troubleshooting Drives and SSDs

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to hard drives and SSDs.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Steps to diagnose and fix problems with installed expansion cards.

Troubleshooting Processors

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to the system's processors.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell EMC Support

Information on how to obtain technical support and service from Dell EMC.

Providing Documentation Feedback

Instructions on how to submit feedback regarding the user manual.

Accessing System Information via QRL

Using Quick Resource Locator (QRL) for system information.

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