Dell PowerEdge R650XS RD8NP User Manual

Table 1. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
Icon Description
1 Left control panel N/A Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only
on certain configurations.
● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware
components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall
system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For
more information, see the Status LED indicators section.
● Quick Sync 2 (wireless): Indicates a Quick Sync enabled
system. The Quick Sync feature is optional. This feature
allows management of the system by using mobile devices
called as OpenManage Mobile (OMM) feature. Using iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 with OpenManage Mobile (OMM) aggregates
hardware or firmware inventory and various system level
diagnostic and error information that can be used in
troubleshooting the system. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
2 Optical drive (optional) N/A One optional slim SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
3 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.
4 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, USB port, iDRAC Direct micro port,
and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
5 Information tag
The Information tag is a slide-out label panel that contains
system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address,
and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access
to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure
default password.
6 Drive N/A
Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system.
Figure 2. Front view of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system
Table 2. Features available on the front of the system
Item Ports, panels, and
slots
Icon Description
1 Left control panel N/A Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
NOTE: The iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator is available only
on certain configurations.
● Status LED: Enables you to identify any failed hardware
components. There are up to five status LEDs and an overall
system health LED (Chassis health and system ID) bar. For
more information, see the Status LED indicators section.
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Dell PowerEdge R650XS RD8NP Specifications

General

Memory Slots	16 DIMM slots
Form Factor	1U rack server
Processor	Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with up to 32 cores per processor
Memory	Up to 1TB DDR4, 3200 MT/s
Storage	Up to 8 x 2.5" or 3.5" drives (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
RAID Support	PERC H755
Power Supply	800W
Network	1 x 1GbE OCP 3.0 card (optional)
PCIe Slots	Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots

Summary

Chapter 1: About This Document

Chapter 2: Dell EMC PowerEdge R650xs System Overview

Physical System Views

Describes the front, rear, and internal views of the server, detailing components and ports.

Control Panel and Information Tag

Details control panels, status indicators, and system information tags for server management.

Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility

Provides information on compatible rail solutions and rack mounting specifications.

Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up the System

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

iDRAC Configuration and Access

Covers setting up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) for remote management.

Operating System Installation Resources

Lists methods and resources for installing the operating system on the server.

Chapter 5: Installing and Removing System Components

Safety and Preparation Guidelines

Provides essential safety precautions and steps before performing any system maintenance.

System Covers and Air Shroud

Procedures for removing and installing system covers and the air shroud for component access.

Cooling Fans and Intrusion Switch

Steps for removing and installing cooling fans and the intrusion switch module.

Drives and Backplanes

Procedures for installing, removing, and managing server drives and backplanes.

Memory Module Installation

Guidelines and procedures for installing and removing system memory modules.

Processor and Heat Sink Module

Detailed steps for removing and installing the processor and its heat sink.

Expansion Cards and Risers

Information on installing and removing PCIe expansion cards and their respective risers.

System Board Replacement

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing the main system board.

Chapter 6: Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Connectors

Identifies and describes various connectors located on the server's system board.

System Board Jumper Settings

Explains jumper configurations for system settings and password management.

Chapter 7: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Status LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of various status LEDs on the server for system status indication.

System Health and ID Indicator Codes

Describes codes for system health and ID status indicators on the control panel.

LCD Panel Features

Provides information on the LCD panel features, navigation, and display capabilities.

Drive Indicator Codes

Explains the status indicators for hard drives, indicating their operational state.

Chapter 8: Getting Help

Contacting Dell Technologies

Provides information and steps for contacting Dell technical support and sales.

Accessing System Information via QRL

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

Chapter 9: Documentation Resources

Additional Documentation Resources

Lists other relevant documents and resources for system setup, configuration, and management.