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Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 User Manual

Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545
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Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545
Installation and Service Manual
Part Number: B25S
Regulatory Type: B25S001
March 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell EMC PowerEdge XE8545 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorUp to two 3rd Generation AMD EPYC Processors
MemoryUp to 4TB DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM (32 DIMM slots)
StorageUp to 24x 2.5" SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) or NVMe drives
GPU SupportUp to 4 double-wide GPUs
Power Supply2400W
Form Factor2U
Operating SystemCanonical Ubuntu Server LTS
NetworkingOptional: 1 x OCP 3.0 card

Summary

Chapter 1: About this document

Document Overview

Provides an overview of the system, installation, specifications, and diagnostics.

Chapter 2: PowerEdge XE8545 system overview

System Overview and Components

Details system specifications, supported components, and general system information.

Front System View

Identifies components and features on the front of the server system.

Left Control Panel View

Details the indicators and controls on the left side of the system's front panel.

Right Control Panel View

Details the ports and buttons on the right side of the system's front panel.

Rear System View

Identifies ports, slots, and connectors on the rear of the system.

Internal System Components View

Illustrates and labels major internal hardware components of the system.

Service Tag and Information Labels

Explains how to locate and understand system identification and service tags.

Rack Compatibility and Rail Sizing

Provides guidance on rail solutions and rack mounting compatibility for the system.

Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration

System Setup Procedures

Outlines the general steps for initial system setup and configuration.

iDRAC Configuration and Access

Covers setting up iDRAC IP addresses and logging into the iDRAC interface.

Operating System and Firmware Resources

Lists resources for installing OS, downloading firmware, and installing OS drivers.

Chapter 4: Installing and removing system components

Safety and Preparation Guidelines

Covers essential safety, preparation, and recommended tools for component servicing.

Front Bezel Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the system's front bezel.

System Cover Procedures

Covers the process of removing and installing the main system cover.

GPU Fan Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) fans.

Middle Top Cover Procedures

Guidance for removing and installing the middle section of the system top cover.

Air Shroud Management

Covers procedures for the system's air shrouds for cooling.

Cooling Fan Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing individual cooling fans.

Cooling Fan Cage Assembly Procedures

Guidance for removing and installing the entire cooling fan cage.

Side Wall Bracket Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the side wall brackets.

Drive Bay Procedures

Covers installation and removal of drives, carriers, and blanks.

Drive Backplane Procedures

Covers removal and installation of the drive backplane.

Nvidia A100 GPU Assembly Procedures

Details on GPU assembly thermal restrictions, removal, and installation.

Hot-Plug Fan Board Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the hot-plug fan board.

System Memory Procedures

Covers memory installation guidelines, population rules, and module replacement.

Cable Routing Diagrams

Illustrations showing cable connections within the system.

Processor and Heat Sink Procedures

Covers removal and installation of processors and heat sinks.

Expansion Card and Riser Procedures

Guidance on installing, removing expansion cards and risers.

M.2 SSD Module Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing M.2 SSD modules.

System Battery Replacement

Procedure for replacing the system's internal battery.

Intrusion Switch Module Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the intrusion switch module.

Optional OCP Card Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the Optional OCP card.

Versabay Assembly (Power Interposer Board) Procedures

Covers removal and installation of the Versabay assembly.

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Procedures

Covers PSU hot spare feature, removal, installation, and blank procedures.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Procedures

Covers TPM upgrading, initialization, and installation.

System Board Procedures

Covers system board removal, installation, and service tag restoration.

Rear IO and LOM Card Procedures

Instructions for removing and installing the Rear IO and LOM cards.

Power Distribution Board (PDB) Procedures

Covers PDB view, removal, and installation.

Control Panel Procedures

Covers removal and installation of system control panels.

Chapter 5: Jumpers and connectors

System Board Connectors

Identifies and describes connectors and jumpers on the system board.

Jumper Settings and Password Reset

Details system board jumper settings and disabling forgotten passwords.

Chapter 6: System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED Indicators

Explains the meaning and conditions for system status LEDs.

System Health and ID Indicator Codes

Details the system health and identification indicator codes.

Component LED Indicators

Describes GPU fan and iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes.

LCD Panel and Interface Navigation

Information on LCD panel features and navigating the Home screen.

System Setup and View Menus

Details options within the system setup and view menus.

Network and Drive Indicator Codes

Explains NIC, PSU, and drive indicator codes.

Using System Diagnostics

Guide to running Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.

Chapter 7: Getting help

Product Recycling and Dell Support Contact

Information on recycling services and how to contact Dell support.

Accessing System Information via QRL

Guide to using the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) for system information.

Automated Support with SupportAssist

Overview of Dell EMC SupportAssist for automated technical support.

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