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Dell PowerEdge R820 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge R820
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Dell PowerEdge R820
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E21S Series
Regulatory Type: E21S001

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Dell PowerEdge R820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bus typeQPI
SteppingC2
FSB ParityNo
ScalabilityS4S
Processor codeSR0KU
Processor cache12 MB
Processor cores6
Processor modelE5-4607
System bus rate6.4 GT/s
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-4600
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads12
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EP
Motherboard chipsetIntel C600
Number of QPI links2
Processor frequency2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor front side bus- MHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorYes
Supported instruction setsAVX
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W
Number of processors installed4
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes40
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channels supported by processorQuad
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800, 1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor1500 GB
HDD size2.5 \
HDD speed15000 RPM
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6
HDD capacity300 GB
HDD interfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Optical drive type-
Total storage capacity1800 GB
Maximum storage capacity16 TB
Memory slots48x DIMM
Internal memory128 GB
Memory clock speed1066 MHz
Maximum internal memory768 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)16 x 8 GB
Maximum graphics card memory256 MB
Graphics cardG200
Graphics card familyMatrox
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Serial ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
PCI Express x8 slots5
PCI Express slots version3.0
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Citrix XenServer VMware vSphere ESXi Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization
Chassis typeRack (2U)
Power supply1100 W
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Processor ARK ID64604
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.00
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width- mm

Summary

2 Using The System Setup And Boot Manager

Entering System Setup

Instructions on how to access and enter the system setup utility.

System Setup Options

Overview of the main menu and screen options available in System Setup.

Memory Settings Screen

Configuration options and information related to the system's memory modules.

Processor Settings Screen

Details on processor settings, including speed, cache, and core configuration.

Boot Settings Screen

Configuration for setting the system's boot mode (BIOS or UEFI).

System Profile Settings Screen

Settings to configure system profiles for performance and power management.

System Security Screen

Options for configuring system security settings like passwords and TPM.

System And Setup Password Features

Guidance on setting and managing system and setup passwords for security.

Entering The UEFI Boot Manager

Procedure to access the UEFI Boot Manager for boot option management.

iDRAC Settings Utility

Interface for setting up and configuring iDRAC parameters via UEFI.

3 Installing System Components

Removing the Processor Expansion Module

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the Processor Expansion Module.

Installing The Processor Expansion Module

Step-by-step guide to safely install the Processor Expansion Module.

System Memory

Information on supported memory types, configurations, and installation.

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Recommended guidelines for best performance when installing memory modules.

Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

Procedure for safely preparing and removing a hot-swap hard drive.

Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Drive

Procedure for safely installing a hot-swap hard drive into the system.

Processors

Information on processor installation and replacement procedures.

Removing The Processor

Step-by-step guide to safely remove a processor from its socket.

Installing The Processor

Step-by-step guide to safely install a processor into its socket.

Power Supplies

Details on supported AC and DC power supply modules.

Removing An AC Power Supply

Instructions for safely removing an AC power supply.

Installing An AC Power Supply

Instructions for safely installing an AC power supply.

Wiring Instructions For A DC Power Supply

Guidelines for wiring DC power supplies, including safety precautions.

Removing A DC Power Supply

Instructions for safely removing a DC power supply.

Installing A DC Power Supply

Instructions for safely installing a DC power supply.

Removing The System Board

Instructions for safely removing the system board.

Installing The System Board

Instructions for safely installing the system board.

4 Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First—For You And Your System

General safety precautions for troubleshooting system issues.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to system startup failures.

Troubleshooting A NIC

Guidance for diagnosing and resolving Network Interface Controller issues.

Troubleshooting A Wet System

Procedure for troubleshooting a system that has been exposed to liquid.

Troubleshooting A Damaged System

Steps to ensure component installation and troubleshoot a damaged system.

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Procedure for reseating and troubleshooting power supply issues.

Troubleshooting Cooling Problems

Troubleshooting steps for system cooling issues, including fans and airflow.

Troubleshooting Cooling Fans

Diagnosing and resolving issues with system cooling fans.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Steps to diagnose and resolve system memory related problems.

Troubleshooting A Hard Drive

Procedure for diagnosing and resolving hard drive issues.

Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

Steps to troubleshoot issues with SAS or PERC storage controller cards.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Procedure for diagnosing and resolving issues with expansion cards.

Troubleshooting Processors

Steps to diagnose and resolve processor-related issues.

5 Using System Diagnostics

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information on the embedded system diagnostics (ePSA) for pre-boot hardware assessment.

Running The Embedded System Diagnostics

Procedure to launch the embedded system diagnostics program from the Lifecycle Controller.

6 Jumpers And Connectors

Disabling A Forgotten Password

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

8 System Messages

System Error Messages

Information on system messages displayed on the monitor for possible problems.

9 Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, and service.

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