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Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11

Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11
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Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11
Installation and Service Manual
Part Number: E72S
Regulatory Type: E72S001
July 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor1U Rack
Max Processors2
ManagementiDRAC9
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable processors
MemoryDDR4
StorageNVMe, SAS, SATA
Drive BaysUp to 10 x 2.5" or 4 x 3.5"
Storage ControllerPERC H755
Network Interface1GbE
Network ControllerIntel
Power SupplyRedundant Power Supplies
Operating SystemWindows Server, Linux, VMware
ChipsetIntel

Summary

About this document

PowerEdge XR11 system overview

Front view of the system

Identifies and describes the components and ports visible on the front of the server.

Status LED control panel

Explains the status LED indicators and their meaning for system health and identification.

Power button control panel

Details the power button, USB port, and iDRAC Direct port on the server's front panel.

Rear view of the system

Identifies and describes the components and ports visible on the rear of the server.

Inside the system

Provides a visual guide to the internal components of the PowerEdge XR11 server.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Explains how to find the unique Service Tag and Express Service Code for system identification.

System information label

Describes the location and information found on the system information label.

Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix

Provides information on selecting compatible rail kits for rack mounting the XR11 system.

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Outlines the basic steps for unpacking, installing, and powering on the server.

iDRAC configuration

Explains the purpose and basic configuration of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC).

Resources to install operating system

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

Options to download firmware

Details options for downloading system firmware using various Dell tools and utilities.

Downloading drivers and firmware

Provides instructions on how to download the latest BIOS, drivers, and system management firmware.

Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation

Minimum configuration to 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

Details common system error codes (HWC8010, HWC8011) and their potential causes and resolutions.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Essential safety precautions and warnings to follow before, during, and after component installation/removal.

Before working inside your system

Steps to take to safely prepare the system before performing any internal component maintenance.

After working inside your system

Procedures for completing maintenance tasks, including reassembly and powering on the system.

Recommended tools

Lists the specific tools required for performing hardware removal and installation procedures.

Optional front bezel

Instructions for removing and installing the front bezel of the server.

Bezel filter

Procedures for removing and installing the bezel filter for the server's front bezel.

System cover

Detailed steps for removing and installing the server's system cover.

Installing the system cover

Step-by-step guide to securely install the server's system cover.

Air shrouds

Instructions for removing and installing the PCI air shroud and processor air shroud.

Cooling fans

Procedures for removing and installing the server's cooling fans.

Intrusion switch module

Details on removing and installing the intrusion switch module, a service technician replaceable part.

Drives

Covers removal and installation of drive blanks, carriers, and drives within the system.

Drive backplane

Instructions for removing and installing the drive backplane, a service technician replaceable part.

Internal storage configuration matrix for XR11

Table detailing internal storage configurations, chassis, backplane, and controller options.

Cable routing

Illustrates cable routing for NVMe and SAS/SATA connections to the drive backplane.

System memory

Provides guidelines for system memory, including channel organization and population rules.

General memory module installation guidelines

General guidelines for optimal system memory performance and compatibility.

Intel Optane PMem 200 Series installation guidelines

Specific guidelines for installing Intel Optane PMem 200 Series memory modules.

Removing a memory module

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing a memory module from its socket.

Installing a memory module

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing a memory module into its socket.

Processor and heat sink module

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

Removing the processor from the processor heat sink module

Detailed steps to separate the processor from its heat sink module.

Installing the processor into a processor heat sink module

Detailed steps to install the processor into its heat sink module.

Installing the processor and heat sink module

Comprehensive guide to installing the processor and heat sink module assembly.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

Information on installing and removing expansion cards and their associated risers.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Guidelines for selecting and installing expansion cards based on riser and slot configurations.

Removing the expansion card risers

Instructions for removing expansion card risers (Riser 1, Riser 2, and Riser 3).

Installing the expansion card risers

Instructions for installing expansion card risers (Riser 1, Riser 2, and Riser 3).

Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser

Steps to remove various expansion cards from their respective risers.

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser

Steps to install expansion cards into their respective risers, including filler brackets.

Optional BOSS S1 card

Information on removing and installing the optional BOSS S1 card.

Removing the BOSS S1 card

Instructions for removing the BOSS S1 card from the system board connector.

Installing the BOSS S1 card

Instructions for aligning and installing the BOSS S1 card into the system.

Removing M.2 SSD module

Instructions for removing an M.2 SSD module from the BOSS S1 card.

Installing M.2 SSD module

Instructions for installing an M.2 SSD module onto the BOSS S1 card.

System battery

Covers the procedure for replacing the system battery.

Replacing the system battery

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the system battery.

Optional internal USB key

Instructions for removing and installing an internal USB key.

Removing the internal USB key

Instructions for removing the internal USB key from the Riser 1 USB port.

Installing internal USB key

Instructions for connecting and installing the internal USB key onto Riser 1.

Power supply unit

Details on PSU features, installation, and removal for the PowerEdge XR11 server.

Hot spare feature

Explains the hot spare feature for PSU redundancy and power efficiency.

Removing a power supply unit blank

Instructions for removing a power supply unit blank from the PSU bay.

Removing a power supply unit

Step-by-step guide to safely remove a power supply unit (PSU) from the server.

Installing a power supply unit

Step-by-step guide to safely install a power supply unit (PSU) into the server.

Power interposer board

Instructions for removing and installing the Power Interposer Board (PIB).

Removing power interposer board (PIB)

Instructions for removing the Power Interposer Board (PIB) from the system.

Installing the power interposer board (PIB)

Instructions for installing the Power Interposer Board (PIB) into the system.

System board

Instructions for removing and installing the system board and related procedures.

Removing the system board

Detailed steps to safely remove the system board from the chassis.

Installing system board

Detailed steps to safely install the system board into the chassis.

Restoring the system using Easy Restore

Guides on using the Easy Restore feature to restore system configuration data.

Trusted Platform Module

Information on upgrading, removing, installing, and initializing Trusted Platform Modules (TPM).

Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module

Prerequisites and steps for upgrading the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

Removing the TPM

Instructions for removing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) from the system board.

Installing the TPM

Instructions for installing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) onto the system board.

Initializing TPM for users

Steps to initialize the TPM, changing its status to Enabled, Activated.

Removing the status LED control panel for Rear Accessed configuration

Steps to remove the status LED control panel assembly from the rear accessed system.

Installing the status LED control panel for Rear Accessed configuration

Steps to install the status LED control panel assembly onto the rear accessed system.

Removing the power button control panel for Rear Accessed configuration

Steps to remove the power button control panel assembly from the rear accessed system.

Installing the power button control panel for Rear Accessed configuration

Steps to install the power button control panel assembly onto the rear accessed system.

Removing the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration

Steps to remove the status LED control panel from the front accessed system.

Installing the status LED control panel for Front Accessed configuration

Steps to install the status LED control panel onto the front accessed system.

Removing the power button control panel for Front Accessed configuration

Steps to remove the power button control panel from the front accessed system.

Installing the power button control panel for Front Accessed configuration

Steps to install the power button control panel onto the front accessed system.

MIL 901 E and MIL 461 G rugged kit

Details the components and installation of the MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit.

Installing the MIL 901 E and MIL 461 G rugged kit

Instructions for installing the MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit components.

Upgrade Kits

Jumpers and connectors

System board connectors

Identifies and describes the connectors on the system board.

System board jumper settings

Details the settings and functions of system board jumpers.

Disabling a forgotten password

Procedure for disabling system and setup passwords using the system board jumper.

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED indicators

Explains the status LED indicators on the front panel and their meaning.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Describes the system health and system ID indicator and its operational codes.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Explains the iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes for connection status.

NIC indicator codes

Explains the NIC indicator codes for network activity and link status.

Power supply unit indicator codes

Details the indicator codes for AC and DC power supply units (PSUs).

Drive indicator codes

Explains the drive indicator codes on the drive carrier for drive status.

Using system diagnostics

Guides on running system diagnostics for hardware testing and issue resolution.

Getting help

Recycling or End-of-Life service information

Information on how to dispose of system components and recycling services.

Contacting Dell Technologies

Provides information on how to contact Dell support for sales, assistance, or service.

Accessing system information by using QRL

Explains how to use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to access system information.

Quick Resource Locator for PowerEdge XR11 system

Details how to use the QR code to access online resources for the XR11 system.

Receiving automated support with SupportAssist

Explains the benefits of Dell EMC SupportAssist for automated technical support.

Documentation resources

Related product manuals