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Dell Precision 7920 Rack User Manual

Dell Precision 7920 Rack
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Dell Precision 7920 Rack
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E38S
Regulatory Type: E38S001
January 2023
Rev. A08

Table of Contents

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Dell Precision 7920 Rack Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C621
Memory Slots24 DIMM slots
Processor OptionsUp to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
MemoryUp to 3TB DDR4 ECC
StorageSATA, SAS
GraphicsNVIDIA Quadro, AMD Radeon Pro
Expansion SlotsUp to 8 PCIe 3.0 slots
Power Supply2000W
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu
NetworkIntegrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet, optional 10GbE

Summary

Chapter 1: Working on your computer

Safety instructions

Essential safety guidelines for system operation and maintenance.

Before working inside your computer

Steps to take before performing internal maintenance on the computer.

After working inside your computer

Procedures to follow after completing internal computer maintenance.

Chapter 2: Chassis View

Front chassis view

Visual identification of components on the front of the server chassis.

Back chassis view

Visual identification of components on the back of the server chassis.

LCD panel

Information about the system's LCD panel for status and error messages.

Viewing Home screen

How to display user-configurable system information on the LCD.

Setup menu

Accessing and navigating the system's setup menu via the LCD.

Chapter 3: Product Overview

Technical specifications

Detailed technical and environmental specifications for the system.

System dimensions

Physical dimensions of the Dell Precision 7920 Rack.

Processor specifications

Information on supported Intel Xeon Scalable processors for the system.

Memory specifications

Details on supported memory modules, configurations, and speeds.

System information label

Location and details of the system information label on the chassis.

Chapter 4: Disassembly and reassembly

Recommended tools

List of essential and optional tools for system servicing.

Common error messages

Explanation of event message fields and severity levels for system errors.

Chassis LEDs

Description of various chassis LEDs and their indicator meanings.

Jumpers and connectors

Identification and description of system board jumpers and connectors.

Hard drive

Procedures for removing and installing hard drives in the system.

Memory modules

Steps for removing and installing system memory modules (DIMMs).

Processors and heat sinks

Instructions for removing and installing processors and their associated heat sink modules.

Expansion card

Guidelines for installing and removing various expansion cards in PCIe slots.

Power supply unit

Information on removing and installing AC power supply units (PSUs).

System board

Detailed procedures for removing and installing the system board.

GPU Host Card Installation

Procedures for installing GPU host cards and related components.

Restoring the Service Tag using Easy Restore

Restoring system configuration, license, and service tag using the Easy Restore feature.

Rack Rails

Information on different types of rack rails and their installation methods.

Installing the system into the rack (option A: Drop-In)

Method for installing the system into rack rails using a drop-in mechanism.

Installing the system into the rack (option B: Stab-In)

Method for installing the system into rack rails using a stab-in mechanism.

Initialization

Steps for initial system setup, OS installation, and iDRAC configuration.

Basic configuration

Guidance on OS installation, remote management, and driver/firmware updates.

Chapter 5: Technology and components

iDRAC9

Overview of the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) and its capabilities.

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Information about the Dell Lifecycle Controller for system management.

Processors

Details on Intel Xeon Scalable processors, features, and supported models.

Supported processors

List of Intel Xeon Scalable processors supported by the Precision 7920 Rack.

System memory

Information about system memory, types, speeds, and installation guidelines.

Storage

Information on system storage options, including SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives.

Chapter 6: BIOS and UEFI

System Setup

How to access and configure BIOS, iDRAC, and device settings via System Setup.

System Setup Main Menu

Navigation options within the main System Setup menu.

System BIOS

Configuration options for the system's Basic Input/Output System.

System BIOS screen

Details of various menu items within the System BIOS configuration screen.

System Information

Viewing detailed system properties like model, BIOS version, and service tag.

Memory Settings

Configuring memory-related settings, including testing and interleaving.

System Security

Configuring system security features like passwords, TPM, and secure boot.

Updating the BIOS

Procedures for updating the system's BIOS from various sources.

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Steps to update the BIOS while running the Windows operating system.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows

Updating BIOS using a bootable USB drive from within Windows.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting your system

System diagnostics

Running system diagnostics to identify and resolve hardware issues.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Using the ePSA diagnostics tool for pre-boot system assessment.

Backup media and recovery options

Options for creating recovery media and troubleshooting Windows issues.

Chapter 8: Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

Accessing online resources and documentation for product information.

Contacting Dell

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

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