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Dell PowerEdge T320 Series User Manual

Dell PowerEdge T320 Series
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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E20S Series
Regulatory Type: E20S001

Table of Contents

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Dell PowerEdge T320 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorTower
ChipsetIntel C600 series
StorageSupports HDDs and SSDs
RAID ControllerPERC H310, H710, H710P
Power Supply350W
Network ControllerBroadcom 5720 dual-port 1GbE LOM
Drive BaysUp to 8 x 3.5" or 16 x 2.5"
Operating System SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5-2400 series, up to 6 cores

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

About Your System

Front-Panel Features And Indicators—Tower Mode

Details the features and indicators on the front panel of the system in tower mode.

Front-Panel Features And Indicators—Rack Mode

Details the features and indicators on the front panel of the system in rack mode.

LCD Panel Features

Explains the functionality and indicators of the system's LCD panel.

Diagnostic Indicators

Describes system conditions and corrective actions associated with front panel diagnostic indicators.

Back-Panel Features And Indicators

Details the features and indicators located on the back panel of the system.

NIC Indicator Codes

Provides a guide to understanding the indicator lights on the Network Interface Card (NIC).

Power Indicator Codes

Explains the status indicator lights for both redundant and non-redundant AC power supplies.

Using The System Setup And Boot Manager

Entering System Setup

Step-by-step procedure to access and enter the system's BIOS setup utility.

System Setup Options

Overview of the main menu and various screens available within the System Setup.

Memory Settings Screen

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

Processor Settings Screen

Configuration options and information related to the system's processors.

System Security Screen

Options for configuring system security features like passwords and TPM.

System And Setup Password Features

Information on creating and using system and setup passwords for security.

iDRAC Settings Utility

Interface for configuring iDRAC parameters using UEFI.

Installing System Components

Front Bezel (Optional)

Instructions for installing or removing the optional front bezel.

System Feet—Tower Mode

Details on the system feet used for stability in tower mode.

Opening And Closing The System

Safety precautions and procedures for opening and closing the system cover.

Optical Drives And Tape Drives (Optional)

Details on supported optical and tape drive configurations and installation.

Hard Drives—Hot-Swappable

Information on supported hot-swappable hard drive configurations and installation.

Hard Drives—Cabled

Information on supported cabled hard drive configurations and installation.

System Memory

Information on system memory support, types, and specifications.

Processors

Information on supported processors and procedures for replacement or upgrade.

Redundant AC Power Supply

Information on supported redundant AC power supplies and their configurations.

Non-Redundant AC Power Supply

Information on the supported non-redundant AC power supply.

System Battery

Information on the system battery and its replacement.

Control-Panel Assembly

Overview of the control-panel assembly components.

Expansion Cards

Information on installing and configuring expansion cards.

Converting The System From Tower Mode To Rack Mode

Safety Instructions

Safety precautions relevant to rack installation.

Preparing For Rack Conversion

Steps and items required to prepare the system for rack conversion.

Rack Installation Guide Reference

Reference to the Rack Installation Guide for detailed rack mounting procedures.

Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First—For You And Your System

Important safety warnings and precautions before troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing the system from starting.

Troubleshooting Video Subsystem

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems with the video output.

Troubleshooting USB Devices

Steps to troubleshoot issues with USB devices like keyboards and mice.

Troubleshooting NIC

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the Network Interface Card (NIC).

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with power supplies.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with system memory modules.

Troubleshooting Hard Drives

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with hard drives, including RAID configurations.

Troubleshooting Processors

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to the system processor.

Using System Diagnostics

Dell Online Diagnostics

Information about Dell's online diagnostic tools for system testing.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information about the built-in ePSA diagnostics for pre-boot system assessment.

Running Embedded Diagnostics

Steps to launch and run the embedded system diagnostics program.

Jumpers And Connectors

System Board Jumper Settings

Details the function and settings of various system board jumpers.

System Board Connectors

Identifies and describes the connectors on the system board.

Disabling Forgotten Password

Procedure to disable or clear system and setup passwords using a jumper.

Technical Specifications

Processor Specifications

Specifications related to the system's processor type.

Memory Specifications

Specifications for system memory, including architecture, capacities, and minimum RAM.

Drive Specifications

Specifications for hard drives, optical drives, and tape drives.

Connector Specifications

Lists and describes the system's connectors (back, front, internal).

Environmental Specifications

Environmental specifications, including temperature, humidity, vibration, and altitude.

System Messages

LCD Messages

Details on brief text messages displayed on the system's LCD.

System Error Messages

Explanations of system error messages and recommended actions.

Warning Messages

Alerts about potential problems, requiring user response before task continuation.

Diagnostic Messages

Messages issued by system diagnostic utilities during tests.

Alert Messages

Alerts generated by management software for system status, warnings, and failures.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Procedures for contacting Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service.

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