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Dell PowerEdge XR12

Dell PowerEdge XR12
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Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12
Installation and Service Manual
Part Number: E73S
Regulatory Type: E73S001
July 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell PowerEdge XR12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum RAM8TB
ManagementiDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable processors
MemoryDDR4 ECC RDIMM
Storage4 x 2.5" or 3.5" hot-swappable drives
Networking2 x 1GbE ports
Power Supply800W
RAID ControllersPERC H345
Operating SystemsWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
Form Factor1U Rack Server

Summary

About this document

PowerEdge XR12 system overview

Front view of the system

Describes the front panel components and features of the server, including status and control panels.

Rear view of the system

Details the components and ports visible on the rear of the server, including connectivity options.

Status LED control panel

Explains the system status and health indicators on the front panel.

Power button control panel

Describes the system power button, USB ports, and iDRAC Direct port.

Inside the system

Provides an overview of internal components visible when the system cover is removed.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Explains how to find the system's Service Tag and Express Service Code.

System information label

Describes the location and content of the system information label.

Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix

Provides information on compatible rail solutions and rack compatibility.

Initial system setup and configuration

Setting up the system

Outlines the basic steps for unpacking, installing, and powering on the system.

iDRAC configuration

Explains the purpose and initial configuration steps for iDRAC.

Options to log in to iDRAC

Details the methods for accessing the iDRAC Web User Interface.

Resources to install operating system

Lists resources and documentation for installing an operating system.

Options to download firmware

Provides methods and links for downloading system firmware.

Downloading drivers and firmware

Explains the process of downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and firmware.

Options to download and install OS drivers

Lists options for downloading and installing operating system drivers.

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 during POST.

Error messages

Describes common error messages related to system configuration and their meanings.

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Provides crucial safety precautions to follow before performing any component removal or installation.

Before working inside your system

Details the prerequisite steps to take before opening the system.

Recommended tools

Lists the necessary tools for performing component removal and installation procedures.

Optional front bezel

Instructions for removing and installing the front bezel of the server.

Bezel filter

Details the procedure for removing and installing the bezel filter.

System cover

Provides steps for removing and installing the system cover.

Air shroud

Instructions for removing and installing the air shroud for proper cooling.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

Covers the installation and removal of expansion cards and their associated risers.

Drives

Covers the installation and removal of drives and related components.

Cooling fans

Details the removal and installation of system cooling fans.

System memory

Provides guidelines and information about system memory (DIMM) installation.

Processor and heat sink module

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

Power supply unit

Information regarding the system's power supply units and hot spare feature.

System board

Covers the removal and installation of the system board.

Control panel

Introduction to the control panel components like LEDs and buttons.

MIL 901 E and MIL 461 G rugged kit

Installing the MIL 901 E and MIL 461 G rugged kit

Instructions for installing the MIL 901E and MIL 461G rugged kit components.

Upgrade Kits

Jumpers and connectors

System board connectors

Identifies and describes various connectors on the system board.

System board jumper settings

Explains the function and configuration of system board jumpers.

Disabling a forgotten password

Procedure to disable system or setup passwords using jumpers.

System diagnostics and indicator codes

Status LED indicators

Describes the status LED indicators on the front panel and their meanings.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Explains the system health and ID indicator meanings.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Describes the LED indicators for the iDRAC Direct port.

NIC indicator codes

Explains the status and activity indicators for the Network Interface Cards (NICs).

Power supply unit indicator codes

Details the indicator lights on the AC and DC power supply units.

Drive indicator codes

Explains the status and activity indicators on the drive carriers.

Using system diagnostics

Guides on running system diagnostics for troubleshooting.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information about the Dell Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA).

Getting help

Recycling or End-of-Life service information

Information on product disposal and recycling services.

Contacting Dell Technologies

How to contact Dell for support, sales, and technical assistance.

Accessing system information by using QRL

Using Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to access system information.

Receiving automated support with SupportAssist

Details on using Dell SupportAssist for automated technical support.

Documentation resources

Related product manuals