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Dell PowerEdge XR4000w User Manual

Dell PowerEdge XR4000w
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Dell PowerEdge XR4000w
Installation and Service Manual
Regulatory Model: E05X
Regulatory Type: E05X001
December 2022
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell PowerEdge XR4000w Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorUp to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors
MemoryUp to 2TB DDR5
Drive BaysUp to 4 x 3.5" drives
Operating SystemWindows Server, Linux, VMware
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
GPU SupportYes

Summary

About this document

Dell PowerEdge XR4000w system configurations and features

System configurations - front view

Describes the front view of the Witness sled, detailing ports and slots with their functions.

System configurations - inside view

Details the internal components of the Witness sled, including processor, heat sink, and system board.

Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag

Explains how to find the Express Service Code and Service Tag on the system for identification.

Technical specifications

Sled dimensions

Provides the physical dimensions (X, Y, Z) of the XR4000w sled.

Processor specifications

Details the supported processor, Intel Atom C3508, and the number of processors supported.

Environmental specifications

Outlines operating and non-operating temperature considerations for the system.

Thermal restriction matrix

Details M.2 support thermal limitations for XR4000r/z chassis and processor thermal limitations.

Initial system setup and configuration

Witness serial communication

Explains the USB to UART serial communication via micro-USB port on the front panel.

Connecting to Witness via serial

Provides instructions and driver links for connecting to the Witness via a USB to micro-USB cable.

Witness power operations

Lists methods for Witness power operations, including front panel button, iDRAC, and host interfaces.

User interfaces: iDRAC

Introduces iDRAC as an interface for interacting with the Witness node.

User interfaces: Redfish

Introduces Redfish as an interface for Witness power control and information collection.

User interfaces: RACADM

Introduces RACADM as an interface for Witness and Chassis Manager information.

Minimum configuration to POST

Installing and removing system components

Safety instructions

Provides crucial safety warnings and recommendations for handling system components.

Removing the witness sled

Details the procedure for removing the witness sled from the chassis.

Installing the witness sled

Provides prerequisites and steps for installing the witness sled into the chassis.

Removing the M.2 SSD module

Provides steps for removing the M.2 SSD module from the system board.

Installing the M.2 SSD module

Details the steps for installing the M.2 SSD module onto the system board.

Replacing the system battery

Provides warnings and steps for replacing the system battery.

Removing the system board

Details the steps and prerequisites for removing the system board.

Installing system board

Provides prerequisites and steps for installing a new system board.

Recovering the Witness BIOS

Recovering Witness BIOS: DUP flashing

Details the process of recovering a corrupt BIOS using a standard Witness BIOS DUP.

Recovering the Witness host OS

Witness host installation: RASR

Introduces the RASR tool for reimaging the Witness host OS.

RASRISO to RASRUSB tool instructions

Provides steps to create a bootable RASRUSB key from a RASR ISO file.

Witness does not power on

Witness does not have serial output

Witness information does not appear in iDRAC

Witness Service Tag, EPPID, MAC information not reported

Chassis Manager, Witness MCU, or Witness BIOS DUPs failing

Jumpers and connectors

DIP switch settings

Explains the settings and functions of DIP switches on the system board.

Disabling a forgotten password

Details the procedure using DIP switches to disable passwords and reset system settings.

Getting help

Contacting Dell Technologies

Guides on how to contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, and customer service.

Accessing system information by using QRL

Explains how to use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to access system information.

Documentation resources

Troubleshooting your system

Refers to the Server Troubleshooting Guide for identifying and resolving issues.

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