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Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 - Service Manual

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Dell EMC PowerEdge T550
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E76S
Regulatory Type: E76S001
September 2021
Rev. A00

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Summary

About this document

PowerEdge T550 system overview

Front view of the system

Details of the system's front panel components and features.

Rear view of the system

Details of the system's rear panel components and connectors.

Inside the system

Overview of the internal components of the system.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Instructions for finding the system's unique identification codes.

System Information Label

Description of the labels providing system identification.

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Basic steps for unpacking and powering on the system.

iDRAC configuration

Setup and management of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller.

Resources to install operating system

Methods and documentation for installing an operating system.

Options to download firmware

Sources and procedures for downloading system firmware.

Downloading drivers and firmware

Recommended process for obtaining system updates.

Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation

Minimum configuration to POST

Essential components required for the system to power on.

Configuration validation

Process for verifying system configuration against iDRAC data.

Error messages

Explanation of error messages encountered during POST.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Critical safety precautions to follow before component handling.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites and steps before accessing internal system parts.

After working inside your system

Steps to complete after performing internal system maintenance.

Recommended tools

List of tools required for component removal and installation.

System cover

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

Cooling fans

Steps for removing and installing system cooling fans.

Drives

Procedures for installing and removing system drives.

System memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing and removing memory modules.

Processor and heat sink module

Detailed steps for handling the processor and heat sink assembly.

Power supply unit

Information and procedures related to power supply units.

System board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Trusted Platform Module

Information and procedures for managing the Trusted Platform Module.

Jumpers and connectors

System board connectors

Identification and description of system board connectors.

Disabling a forgotten password

Procedure to reset system passwords using jumpers.

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED indicators

Explanation of front panel status LED meanings and conditions.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Codes for system health and ID status.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Status indicators for the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.

LCD panel

Information on the LCD panel's display and navigation.

Power supply unit indicator codes

Indicator codes for AC and DC power supply units.

Drive indicator codes

Status indicators for system drives.

Using system diagnostics

Guide on running system hardware diagnostic tests.

Getting help

Contacting Dell Technologies

Methods for contacting Dell support for assistance.

Accessing system information by using QRL

Using QR codes to access system information and guides.

Receiving automated support with SupportAssist

Information on Dell's automated support service.

Documentation resources

Additional documentation resources for your system

Links to further documentation for system management and troubleshooting.

Summary

About this document

PowerEdge T550 system overview

Front view of the system

Details of the system's front panel components and features.

Rear view of the system

Details of the system's rear panel components and connectors.

Inside the system

Overview of the internal components of the system.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Instructions for finding the system's unique identification codes.

System Information Label

Description of the labels providing system identification.

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Basic steps for unpacking and powering on the system.

iDRAC configuration

Setup and management of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller.

Resources to install operating system

Methods and documentation for installing an operating system.

Options to download firmware

Sources and procedures for downloading system firmware.

Downloading drivers and firmware

Recommended process for obtaining system updates.

Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation

Minimum configuration to POST

Essential components required for the system to power on.

Configuration validation

Process for verifying system configuration against iDRAC data.

Error messages

Explanation of error messages encountered during POST.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Critical safety precautions to follow before component handling.

Before working inside your system

Prerequisites and steps before accessing internal system parts.

After working inside your system

Steps to complete after performing internal system maintenance.

Recommended tools

List of tools required for component removal and installation.

System cover

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

Cooling fans

Steps for removing and installing system cooling fans.

Drives

Procedures for installing and removing system drives.

System memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing and removing memory modules.

Processor and heat sink module

Detailed steps for handling the processor and heat sink assembly.

Power supply unit

Information and procedures related to power supply units.

System board

Procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Trusted Platform Module

Information and procedures for managing the Trusted Platform Module.

Jumpers and connectors

System board connectors

Identification and description of system board connectors.

Disabling a forgotten password

Procedure to reset system passwords using jumpers.

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED indicators

Explanation of front panel status LED meanings and conditions.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Codes for system health and ID status.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Status indicators for the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.

LCD panel

Information on the LCD panel's display and navigation.

Power supply unit indicator codes

Indicator codes for AC and DC power supply units.

Drive indicator codes

Status indicators for system drives.

Using system diagnostics

Guide on running system hardware diagnostic tests.

Getting help

Contacting Dell Technologies

Methods for contacting Dell support for assistance.

Accessing system information by using QRL

Using QR codes to access system information and guides.

Receiving automated support with SupportAssist

Information on Dell's automated support service.

Documentation resources

Additional documentation resources for your system

Links to further documentation for system management and troubleshooting.

Dell EMC PowerEdge T550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelEMC PowerEdge T550
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

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