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Dell PowerEdge R660xs User Manual

Dell PowerEdge R660xs
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Dell PowerEdge R660xs
Installation and Service Manual
Part Number: E87S
Regulatory Type: E87S001
April 2023
Rev. A00

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Dell PowerEdge R660xs Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelPowerEdge R660xs
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this document

Front view of the system

Describes the front panel components, ports, and indicators of the system.

Left control panel view

Details the indicators and buttons on the left control panel of the system.

Right control panel view

Describes the power button, USB port, and iDRAC Direct port on the right control panel.

Rear view of the system

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

Inside the system

Provides an overview of the internal components and their locations within the system.

System information label

Describes the location and content of the system information label.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Explains how to find the system's unique service identifiers.

Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix

Provides information on rail compatibility and sizing for rack installation.

Technical specifications

Chassis dimensions

Details the physical dimensions of the system chassis.

System weight

Provides information on the system's weight and handling recommendations.

Processor specifications

Lists the supported processors and their configurations for the system.

PSU specifications

Details the specifications for the Power Supply Units (PSUs) supported by the system.

Supported operating systems

Lists the operating systems that are compatible with the PowerEdge R660xs system.

Cooling fan specifications

Describes the types and specifications of cooling fans used in the system.

System battery specifications

Specifies the type of system battery used in the PowerEdge R660xs.

Expansion card riser specifications

Details the specifications for expansion card slots and risers.

Memory specifications

Lists the memory module types, capacities, and speed supported by the system.

Storage controller specifications

Details the supported storage controller cards for the system.

Drives

Outlines the types and quantities of drives supported by the system.

Ports and connectors specifications

Describes the specifications for various ports and connectors on the system.

Video specifications

Details the supported video resolutions and graphics controller.

Environmental specifications

Provides operating environment specifications and conditions for the system.

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Outlines the basic steps required to set up the server.

iDRAC configuration

Explains how to configure the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC).

Resources to install operating system

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

Options to download drivers and firmware

Provides options and documentation links for downloading system drivers and firmware.

Minimum to POST and system management configuration validation

Minimum configuration to POST

Lists the essential components required for the system to POST.

Configuration validation

Explains how system configuration is validated and errors are reported.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Outlines essential safety precautions to follow before working on the system.

Recommended tools

Lists the tools required for component removal and installation procedures.

Optional front bezel

Describes how to remove and install the optional front bezel.

System cover

Details the procedure for removing and installing the system cover.

Drive backplane cover

Explains how to remove and install the drive backplane cover.

Air shroud

Provides instructions for removing and installing the air shroud for cooling.

Cooling fans

Describes how to remove and install the system cooling fans.

Intrusion switch

Details the removal and installation of the intrusion switch module.

Drives

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

Drive backplane

Describes the supported drive backplanes and procedures for removal/installation.

Cable routing

Illustrates cable routing configurations for various system components.

System memory

Provides guidelines and procedures for installing and removing system memory modules.

Processor and heat sink module

Details the removal and installation of the processor and heat sink module.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

Explains expansion card installation guidelines and riser configurations.

Drive cage

Covers the removal and installation of the 2.5-inch rear drive cage.

Optional serial COM port

Describes the removal and installation of the optional serial COM port.

M.2 SSD module

Details the removal and installation of M.2 BOSS risers and cards.

Optional OCP card

Provides procedures for removing and installing the optional OCP card.

Front mounting front PERC module

Describes how to remove and install the front mounting front PERC module.

Rear mounting front PERC module

Details the removal and installation of the rear mounting front PERC module.

System battery

Covers the replacement procedure for the system battery.

Optional internal USB card

Describes the removal and installation of the optional internal USB card.

VGA module

Provides instructions for removing and installing the VGA module.

Power supply unit

Details the removal and installation of power supply units and blanks.

Power distribution board

Covers the removal and installation of the power interposer board.

System board

Provides procedures for removing and installing the system board.

Trusted Platform Module

Details the removal, installation, and initialization of the TPM.

Control panel

Covers the removal and installation of the right and left control panels.

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED indicators

Describes the system status LED indicators and their conditions.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Explains the system health and system ID indicator codes.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Details the indicator codes for the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Describes the indicator codes for the iDRAC Direct LED.

LCD panel

Explains the LCD panel features, navigation, and status indicators.

NIC indicator codes

Provides information on NIC indicator codes for link and activity 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.

Using system diagnostics

Guides on how to run system diagnostics for hardware testing.

Jumpers and connectors

System board connectors

Identifies and describes the connectors on the system board.

System board jumper settings

Details the system board jumper settings and their functions.

Disabling a forgotten password

Explains how to disable system and setup passwords using jumpers.

Getting help

Recycling or End-of-Life service information

Information on product disposal and recycling services.

Contacting Dell Technologies

Details on how to contact Dell for support and service options.

Accessing system information by using QRL

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

Receiving automated support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG)

Describes the benefits of using Secure Connect Gateway for automated support.

Documentation resources

Additional documentation resources for your system

Provides links to other relevant documents and resources.

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