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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c User Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c
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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E04B
Regulatory Type: E04B001
December 2020
Rev. A10

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Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Processors2
Form FactorModular
ProcessorUp to 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
StorageUp to 6 x 2.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
RAID SupportHBA330
Network Options2 x 25GbE
ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

Summary

About this document

PowerEdge MX740c Sled Overview

Front View of the System

Identifies front panel ports, buttons, and indicators on the server sled.

Inside the System

Details internal components and hot-swappable indicators within the server.

Locating the Service Tag

Explains how to find the system's unique service tag for identification.

System Information Label

Describes the information found on the system information label.

Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up Your System

Step-by-step guide for unpacking and installing the system into the enclosure.

iDRAC Configuration

Information on configuring the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller for management.

Operating System Installation

Resources and methods for installing the operating system on the system.

Download Firmware and Drivers

Procedures for downloading necessary firmware and drivers from Dell.

Installing and Removing System Components

Safety Instructions

Critical safety precautions to follow before and during component servicing.

Before and After Working Inside

Guidelines for preparing the system before and steps after component servicing.

Sled Installation and Removal

Procedures for removing and installing the compute sled from/into the enclosure.

System Cover

Instructions for removing and installing the system cover.

Air Shroud

Instructions for removing and installing the air shroud.

Drive Blank Handling

Procedures for removing and installing drive blanks.

Drive Carrier Handling

Procedures for removing and installing drive carriers.

Drive from Drive Carrier

Instructions for removing and installing a drive from/into its carrier.

Drive Backplane

Procedures for removing and installing the drive backplane.

Cable Routing

Diagrams illustrating cable routing for various configurations.

Drive Cage

Procedures for removing and installing the drive cage.

Battery Backup Unit

Procedures for removing and installing the battery backup unit.

Control Panel

Instructions for removing and installing the control panel.

System Memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing and configuring system memory modules.

Processors and Heat Sinks

Steps for removing and installing the processor and its heat sink.

iDRAC Card

Procedures for removing and installing the iDRAC card.

PERC Card

Instructions for installing and removing PERC cards.

Jumbo PERC Card

Instructions for installing and removing the Jumbo PERC card.

Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)

Procedures for removing and installing the IDSDM card.

MicroSD Card

Instructions for removing and installing MicroSD cards.

M.2 BOSS Module

Procedures for removing and installing the M.2 BOSS module.

M.2 BOSS Card

Instructions for removing and installing M.2 BOSS cards.

Mezzanine Card

Procedures for removing and installing Mezzanine cards.

Mini Mezzanine Card

Instructions for removing and installing Mini Mezzanine cards.

Mini Mezzanine Card Blank

Procedures for removing and installing the mini Mezzanine card blank.

Optional Internal USB Memory Key

Instructions for replacing the optional internal USB memory key.

System Battery

Procedures for replacing the system battery (Options A & B).

System Board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Information on upgrading, removing, installing, and initializing the TPM.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Jumpers and Connectors

Identifies and describes various connectors and jumper locations on the system board.

System Board Jumper Settings

Details the settings and functions of specific system board jumpers.

Disable Forgotten Password

Procedure to reset or disable system passwords using a jumper.

System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Power Button LED

Explains the meaning of the power button LED status codes.

Drive Indicator Codes

Describes the drive activity and status LED indicators on the drive carriers.

System Health and ID Indicators

Information on system health and system ID indicator codes on the control panel.

System Diagnostics

Guidance on running system diagnostics for troubleshooting issues.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell EMC Support

Steps and resources for contacting Dell EMC for support and service.

Documentation Feedback

How to provide feedback on the documentation.

Accessing System Info via QRL

Using Quick Resource Locator (QRL) for system information and resources.

Automated Support with SupportAssist

Information on using Dell EMC SupportAssist for automated technical support.

Documentation Resources

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