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Dell PowerEdge R750xa Service Manual

Dell PowerEdge R750xa
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Dell EMC PowerEdge R750xa
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E71S
Regulatory Type: E71S001
May 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell PowerEdge R750xa Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U Rack
ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable processors
MemoryDDR4
Maximum RAMUp to 1TB with RDIMM
StorageUp to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drives (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
GPU SupportUp to 3 double-width GPUs (300W each)
Network1 x 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE OCP 3.0 card (optional)
Power SupplyDual, hot-plug, redundant power supplies
Operating System SupportMicrosoft Windows Server

Summary

About this document

Dell EMC PowerEdge R750xa System Overview

Front View of the System

Describes the front panel components and indicators of the system.

Left Control Panel View

Details the components and indicators on the left control panel.

Right Control Panel View

Describes the components and indicators on the right control panel.

Rear View of the System

Details the ports and connectors available on the rear of the system.

Inside the System

Illustrates the internal components of the system.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Explains how to find the system's service tag for identification.

System Information Label

Describes the location and content of the system information label.

Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix

Provides guidance on selecting compatible rack rails for system installation.

Initial System Setup and Configuration

Setting Up the System

Outlines the basic steps for unpacking and setting up the system.

iDRAC Configuration

Details how to configure the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC).

Options to Set Up iDRAC IP Address

Lists methods for configuring the iDRAC IP address for network access.

Options to Log In to iDRAC

Explains the different methods for accessing the iDRAC Web User Interface.

Resources to Install Operating System

Provides links to resources for installing the operating system on the server.

Options to Download Firmware

Lists options and links for downloading system firmware.

Options to Download and Install OS Drivers

Provides options for downloading and installing operating system drivers.

Downloading Drivers and Firmware

Guides on how to download and install the latest system BIOS, drivers, and firmware.

Minimum to POST and System Management Configuration Validation

Minimum Configuration to POST

Lists the essential components required for the system to power on.

Configuration Validation

Explains how the system validates its configuration and reports errors.

Error Messages

Describes common error messages related to system configuration checks.

Installing and Removing System Components

Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety guidelines and warnings before handling system components.

Before Working Inside Your System

Outlines prerequisites and steps to take before performing internal system maintenance.

After Working Inside Your System

Details the final steps after completing internal system maintenance.

Recommended Tools

Lists the necessary tools for component removal and installation procedures.

Optional Front Bezel

Covers removal and installation of the optional front bezel.

System Cover

Instructions for removing and installing the main system cover.

Drive Backplane Cover

Covers removal and installation of the drive backplane cover.

Air Shroud

Instructions for removing and installing the system's air shroud.

Cooling Fan Module

Guides for removing and installing cooling fan cage and individual fans.

Side Wall Bracket

Instructions for removing and installing the side wall bracket.

Drives

Procedures for removing/installing drive blanks, carriers, and drives.

PERC Module

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

Drive Backplane

Details on the drive backplane and its removal/installation.

Cable Routing

Illustrates cable routing for front GPU power connections.

System Memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing system memory modules (DIMMs).

Processor and Heat Sink Module

Procedures for removing and installing processors, heat sinks, and cooling modules.

Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers

Covers installation guidelines, removal, and installation of risers and cards.

Optional Serial COM Port

Instructions for removing and installing the optional serial COM port.

Optional VGA Port for Liquid Cooling Module

Instructions for removing and installing the VGA port for liquid cooling.

Optional IDSDM Module

Procedures for removing and installing the IDSDM module.

MicroSD Card

Instructions for removing and installing MicroSD cards.

Optional BOSS S2 Module

Covers removal/installation of BOSS S2 module, blanks, and carriers.

System Battery

Instructions for safely replacing the system's internal battery.

Optional Internal USB Card

Procedures for removing and installing the internal USB card.

Intrusion Switch Module

Instructions for removing and installing the chassis intrusion switch module.

Optional OCP Card

Procedures for removing and installing the OCP card.

Power Supply Unit

Covers PSU features, removal/installation of PSUs and adapters/blanks.

Trusted Platform Module

Guidance on upgrading, removing, installing, and initializing the TPM.

System Board

Detailed instructions for removing and installing the system board.

LOM Card and Rear I/O Board

Steps to remove and install the LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and rear I/O board.

Control Panel

Instructions for removing and installing the left and right control panels.

Upgrade Kits

BOSS S2 Module Kit

Lists components included in the BOSS S2 module upgrade kit.

GPU Kit

Details components included in various GPU upgrade kits.

IDSDM Kit

Describes the contents of the IDSDM upgrade kit.

Internal USB Card Kit

Lists the components included in the internal USB card kit.

Serial COM Port Kit

Lists the components included in the serial COM port kit.

VGA Port Kit

Lists the components included in the VGA port kit.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Connectors

Identifies and describes the connectors on the system board.

System Board Jumper Settings

Explains the settings for system board jumpers.

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Procedures to disable system or setup passwords using jumpers.

System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Status LED Indicators

Explains the system status LED indicators and their meanings.

System Health and System ID Indicator Codes

Describes the system health and ID indicator lights.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

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

iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Codes

Explains the indicator codes for the iDRAC Direct port.

LCD Panel

Information about the LCD panel, its features, and status.

Viewing Home Screen

How to navigate and view the system's Home screen on the LCD.

Setup Menu

Information on accessing and navigating the system's Setup menu.

View Menu

Information on accessing and navigating the system's View menu.

NIC Indicator Codes

Explains the indicator codes for the Network Interface Card (NIC).

Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

Explains the status indicator codes for AC and DC power supply units.

Drive Indicator Codes

Explains the status indicator codes for system drives.

Using System Diagnostics

Guide on running system diagnostics for troubleshooting.

Getting Help

Recycling or End-of-Life Service Information

Information on product recycling and disposal services.

Contacting Dell Technologies

Provides steps and resources for contacting Dell support.

Accessing System Information by Using QRL

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

Receiving Automated Support with SupportAssist

Information about Dell's automated support service, SupportAssist.

Documentation Resources

Additional Documentation Resources for Your System

Links to further documentation and resources for the system.

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