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Dell PowerEdge R810 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge R810
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ R810
Hardware Owner’s
Manual
Regulatory Model: E05S
Regulatory Type: E05S001
book.book Page 1 Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:06 PM

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Dell PowerEdge R810 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U rack server
ChipsetIntel 7500 chipset
Memory Slots32 DIMM slots
ProcessorUp to four Intel Xeon 6500/7500 series processors
MemoryUp to 512GB (32 DIMM slots): 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3
StorageUp to six 2.5" SAS or SATA drives
RAID ControllerPERC H700, PERC H800
NetworkFour embedded Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709c Gigabit Ethernet NICs
Power SupplyRedundant 1100W or 750W AC power supplies
Expansion Slots6 x PCIe Gen2 slots (3 x x8, 3 x x16)
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

Summary

About Your System

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Description of front-panel components, buttons, and indicators.

LCD Status Messages

Brief text messages referring to events logged in the System Event Log (SEL).

System Messages

Messages indicating possible system problems and recommended actions.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Choosing the System Boot Mode

Selecting between BIOS and UEFI boot modes for operating system installation.

Entering the System Setup Program

Steps to enter the System Setup program using the F2 key during startup.

System Setup Options

Overview of configurable options within the System Setup program.

Boot Settings Screen

Configuration for boot mode (BIOS/UEFI) and boot sequence.

System Security Screen

Configuration of system and setup passwords, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security.

Entering the UEFI Boot Manager

Steps to access the UEFI Boot Manager using the F11 key.

System and Setup Password Features

Overview of system and setup password security features.

Assigning a System Password

Step-by-step instructions for setting a system password for security.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

Procedures to keep password security enabled or disable it.

iDRAC6 Configuration Utility

Pre-boot environment for viewing and setting iDRAC6 and server parameters.

Installing System Components

Opening and Closing the System

Detailed steps for safely opening and closing the system chassis cover.

Hard Drives

Information on connecting, removing, and installing hard drives and drive blanks.

Removing a Hard-Drive Carrier

Steps to prepare and remove a hard drive from its carrier.

Installing a Hard-Drive Carrier

Procedure for installing a hard drive carrier with a drive into the system.

Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Steps to separate a hard drive from its carrier.

Installing a Hard Drive Into a Hard-Drive Carrier

Procedure to mount a hard drive into its carrier.

Removing an Optical Drive

Detailed steps for safely removing an optical drive from the system.

Installing an Optical Drive

Detailed steps for safely installing an optical drive into the system.

Power Supplies

Overview of system power supply modules and redundancy modes.

Removing a Power Supply

Procedure for safely removing a power supply module from the system.

Installing a Power Supply

Procedure for installing a new power supply module into the system.

Removing the Cooling Shroud

Detailed steps for removing the system's cooling shroud.

Installing the Cooling Shroud

Detailed steps for installing the system's cooling shroud.

Front-Chassis Assembly

Description of the front-chassis assembly and its mounting.

Sliding the Front-Chassis Assembly

Procedure for sliding the front-chassis assembly away from and back into the chassis.

System Memory

Details on supported memory types, capacities, speeds, and socket configurations.

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Best practices for installing memory modules to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step instructions for installing memory modules into the system sockets.

Removing Memory Modules

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing memory modules from the system sockets.

Installing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide for installing PCIe expansion cards into the system.

Removing an Expansion Card

Step-by-step guide for safely removing PCIe expansion cards from the system.

Processors

Details on processor configurations, installation, and related components like heat sinks.

Removing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for safely removing a processor and its heat sink.

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for safely installing a processor, including heat sink application.

System Board Assembly

Overview of the system board assembly, its components, and removal/installation.

Removing the System Board Assembly

Detailed steps for safely removing the system board assembly.

Installing the System Board Assembly

Detailed steps for safely installing the system board assembly.

Troubleshooting Your System

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Diagnosing and resolving problems with the system's power supply units.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Diagnosing and resolving problems related to system memory modules.

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

Procedures for diagnosing and resolving issues with system hard drives.

Troubleshooting a Storage Controller

Diagnosing and resolving problems with SAS or PERC storage controller cards.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with installed expansion cards.

Troubleshooting the Processors

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to the system's processors.

Running the System Diagnostics

Jumpers and Connectors

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Procedure to reset system and setup passwords using a jumper.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Contact information and methods for reaching Dell technical support and customer service.

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