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Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Service Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge R550
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R550
Installation and Service Manual
Part Number: E75S Series
Regulatory Type: E75S001
July 2021
Rev. A00

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Dell EMC PowerEdge R550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U rack server
Memory16 DIMM slots
StorageUp to 12 x 3.5" or 24 x 2.5" drives (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
RAID ControllerPERC H840
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
ManagementiDRAC9

Summary

System Overview

Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up the System

Provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking, installing, and powering on the system.

iDRAC Configuration

Explains the role of iDRAC and how to configure its network settings for remote management.

Operating System Installation Resources

Lists resources and documentation for installing a supported operating system on the system.

Minimum to POST and System Configuration Validation

Minimum Configuration for POST

Lists the essential components required for the system to complete the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Configuration Validation

Explains how the system validates its configuration against qualified configurations during POST.

Error Messages

Describes common error messages encountered during POST and configuration validation.

Installing and Removing System Components

Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety precautions and warnings before performing any system component service.

Before Working Inside the System

Details the necessary steps to take before accessing internal components for maintenance.

After Working Inside the System

Outlines the steps to follow after completing work on internal system components.

Removing the System Cover

Detailed steps for safely removing the system cover.

Removing a Memory Module

Step-by-step guide to safely remove a memory module from the system.

Installing a Memory Module

Step-by-step guide to safely install a memory module into the system.

Processor and Heat Sink Module

Procedures for removing and installing the processor and its associated heat sink module.

Removing Processor and Heat Sink Module

Detailed steps to remove the processor and heat sink module.

Installing the Processor into the Module

Step-by-step guide to install the processor into the heat sink module.

Removing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide to safely remove an expansion card from its slot.

Installing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide to safely install an expansion card into its slot.

Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Information and procedures for managing power supply units, including hot-spare feature.

Removing a Power Supply Unit

Detailed steps to safely remove a power supply unit from the system.

Installing a Power Supply Unit

Detailed steps to safely install a power supply unit into the system.

System Board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Removing the System Board

Detailed steps to safely remove the system board.

Installing the System Board

Detailed steps to safely install the system board.

System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Using System Diagnostics

Guides on running system diagnostics to test hardware and troubleshoot issues.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information about Dell Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) and its features.

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