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Dell VxRail VP-760
Hardware Requirements and Specifications
August 2023
Rev. 2

Table of Contents

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Summary

Revision History

Introduction

Dell Technologies Support

Access support resources, register account, link with VxRail Manager.

Register for a Dell Technologies Support account

Create account for documentation, license files, software updates.

Where to go for support resources

Identifies resources for obtaining support for the VxRail.

Use Solve Online for VxRail procedures

Use Solve Online for procedures to avoid data loss during hardware replacement/software upgrade.

Locate your VxRail serial number

Provides methods to find the VxRail serial number in VxRail Manager or on the physical unit.

Locate your VxRail serial number in VxRail Manager

Steps to find the serial number within the VxRail Manager interface.

Locate your physical VxRail serial number

Instructions to find the physical serial number on the VxRail chassis.

Access VxRail content using the QRL

How to access VxRail information using the QRL or Service Tag.

System Overview

Front view of the system

Describes components and indicators on the front panel of the system.

Rear view of the system

Details ports, panels, and slots available on the rear of the system.

Inside the system

Provides an overview of the internal components of the system.

System information labels

Explains the location and content of system information labels on the unit.

Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix

Information regarding rail solutions and rack compatibility for the system.

Technical Specifications

Chassis physical design

Details the chassis dimensions and physical design of the VxRail VP-760.

Processor specifications

Outlines the supported Intel Xeon scalable processors for the VxRail VP-760.

PSU specifications

Describes the specifications for the AC and DC Power Supply Units (PSUs) used in the system.

Supported operating systems

Information on the operating systems supported by the VxRail VP-760.

Cooling fan specifications

Details the specifications for the different types of cooling fans used in the system.

System battery specifications

Information about the system's coin-cell battery.

Expansion card riser specifications

Details the specifications for the expansion card risers and PCle slots.

Memory specifications

Outlines the supported memory types, speeds, and capacities for the system.

Storage controller specifications

Lists the supported storage controller cards for the VxRail VP-760.

Drives

Describes the supported drive configurations and disk group options.

Ports and connectors specifications

Details the specifications for the various ports and connectors on the system.

Video specifications

Provides specifications for the integrated graphics controller.

Environmental specifications

Details the physical and environmental operating specifications for the system.

Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications

Specifies limitations for particulate and gaseous contamination.

Thermal restriction matrix

Outlines thermal restrictions for different configurations and components.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Self deployment

Guidance for performing a self-deployment of the VxRail system.

Set up the system

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking, installing, and powering on the system.

iDRAC configuration

Information on configuring the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) for system management.

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

Details various interfaces to configure the iDRAC IP address for network communication.

Log in to iDRAC

Instructions on how to log in to the iDRAC interface using different user types.

Pre-Operating System Management

Manage the pre-operating system applications

Overview of options for managing pre-OS applications like System Setup and Boot Manager.

Set up the system

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

System BIOS

Information on accessing and navigating the System BIOS settings.

System information

Details on viewing system model, BIOS version, and service tag within System BIOS.

Memory settings

Configuration options for system memory, including size, type, speed, and testing.

Processor settings

Options for configuring processor features, performance, and security settings.

SATA settings

Configuration options for the embedded SATA controller and drives.

NVMe settings

Configuration options for NVMe boot modes and drivers.

Boot settings

Options to set the system boot mode (UEFI/BIOS) and boot order.

Network settings

Configuration for network settings within the BIOS.

Integrated devices

Settings for integrated system devices like USB ports, NICs, and video controllers.

Serial communications

Configuration for serial ports, including console redirection and port addressing.

System Profile Settings

Settings for system profiles, CPU power management, memory frequency, and turbo boost.

System security

Options for system passwords, TPM settings, Intel TXT, and secure boot.

Redundant operating system control

Configuration for redundant operating system boot options.

Access miscellaneous settings

Settings for system time, date, asset tag, and other miscellaneous options.

Configuration Information

Configuration validation

Describes how iDRAC validates system configuration during POST.

Error messages

Details common error messages (HWC8010, HWC8011) and their resolution.

Component Replacement Guidelines

Use Solve Online for VxRail procedures

Emphasizes using Solve Online for procedures to avoid data loss during replacement.

Supported hardware components

Lists components that are customer-replaceable (CRU) vs. field-replaceable (FRU).

System memory guidelines

Guidelines for installing and configuring DDR5 memory modules in the system.

General memory module installation guidelines

General best practices for memory installation to ensure proper function.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Instructions and diagrams for installing expansion cards in the system's PCIe slots.

Drive backplane

Shows connectors on the 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane.

Jumpers and Connectors

System board jumpers and connectors

Overview of system board jumpers and connectors with diagrams and tables.

System board jumper settings

Details jumper settings for features like BIOS password and NVRAM clearing.

Disable system and software password features

Instructions on how to disable system and software password features using jumpers.

System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Status LED indicators

Explains the meaning and corrective actions for system status LEDs.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Describes the system health and system ID indicator lights and their states.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Explains the indicator codes for the iDRAC Direct port.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Details the indicator codes for the optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module.

NIC indicator codes

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

PSU indicator codes

Explains the indicator codes for Power Supply Units (PSUs) indicating power status or faults.

Drive indicator codes

Details the drive status indicator codes and what they signify.

Use system diagnostics

Guidance on running system diagnostics to troubleshoot hardware issues.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information about the ePSA diagnostics for testing system hardware.

Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager

How to run diagnostics when the system does not boot.

Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller

How to run diagnostics using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

System board diagnostic LED indicators

Information on system board LEDs for POST and hardware issue identification.

Additional Support

Automated support with secure connect gateway

Explains the benefits of secure connect gateway for automated technical support.

Summary

Revision History

Introduction

Dell Technologies Support

Access support resources, register account, link with VxRail Manager.

Register for a Dell Technologies Support account

Create account for documentation, license files, software updates.

Where to go for support resources

Identifies resources for obtaining support for the VxRail.

Use Solve Online for VxRail procedures

Use Solve Online for procedures to avoid data loss during hardware replacement/software upgrade.

Locate your VxRail serial number

Provides methods to find the VxRail serial number in VxRail Manager or on the physical unit.

Locate your VxRail serial number in VxRail Manager

Steps to find the serial number within the VxRail Manager interface.

Locate your physical VxRail serial number

Instructions to find the physical serial number on the VxRail chassis.

Access VxRail content using the QRL

How to access VxRail information using the QRL or Service Tag.

System Overview

Front view of the system

Describes components and indicators on the front panel of the system.

Rear view of the system

Details ports, panels, and slots available on the rear of the system.

Inside the system

Provides an overview of the internal components of the system.

System information labels

Explains the location and content of system information labels on the unit.

Rail sizing and rack compatibility matrix

Information regarding rail solutions and rack compatibility for the system.

Technical Specifications

Chassis physical design

Details the chassis dimensions and physical design of the VxRail VP-760.

Processor specifications

Outlines the supported Intel Xeon scalable processors for the VxRail VP-760.

PSU specifications

Describes the specifications for the AC and DC Power Supply Units (PSUs) used in the system.

Supported operating systems

Information on the operating systems supported by the VxRail VP-760.

Cooling fan specifications

Details the specifications for the different types of cooling fans used in the system.

System battery specifications

Information about the system's coin-cell battery.

Expansion card riser specifications

Details the specifications for the expansion card risers and PCle slots.

Memory specifications

Outlines the supported memory types, speeds, and capacities for the system.

Storage controller specifications

Lists the supported storage controller cards for the VxRail VP-760.

Drives

Describes the supported drive configurations and disk group options.

Ports and connectors specifications

Details the specifications for the various ports and connectors on the system.

Video specifications

Provides specifications for the integrated graphics controller.

Environmental specifications

Details the physical and environmental operating specifications for the system.

Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications

Specifies limitations for particulate and gaseous contamination.

Thermal restriction matrix

Outlines thermal restrictions for different configurations and components.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Self deployment

Guidance for performing a self-deployment of the VxRail system.

Set up the system

Step-by-step instructions for unpacking, installing, and powering on the system.

iDRAC configuration

Information on configuring the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) for system management.

Options to set up iDRAC IP address

Details various interfaces to configure the iDRAC IP address for network communication.

Log in to iDRAC

Instructions on how to log in to the iDRAC interface using different user types.

Pre-Operating System Management

Manage the pre-operating system applications

Overview of options for managing pre-OS applications like System Setup and Boot Manager.

Set up the system

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

System BIOS

Information on accessing and navigating the System BIOS settings.

System information

Details on viewing system model, BIOS version, and service tag within System BIOS.

Memory settings

Configuration options for system memory, including size, type, speed, and testing.

Processor settings

Options for configuring processor features, performance, and security settings.

SATA settings

Configuration options for the embedded SATA controller and drives.

NVMe settings

Configuration options for NVMe boot modes and drivers.

Boot settings

Options to set the system boot mode (UEFI/BIOS) and boot order.

Network settings

Configuration for network settings within the BIOS.

Integrated devices

Settings for integrated system devices like USB ports, NICs, and video controllers.

Serial communications

Configuration for serial ports, including console redirection and port addressing.

System Profile Settings

Settings for system profiles, CPU power management, memory frequency, and turbo boost.

System security

Options for system passwords, TPM settings, Intel TXT, and secure boot.

Redundant operating system control

Configuration for redundant operating system boot options.

Access miscellaneous settings

Settings for system time, date, asset tag, and other miscellaneous options.

Configuration Information

Configuration validation

Describes how iDRAC validates system configuration during POST.

Error messages

Details common error messages (HWC8010, HWC8011) and their resolution.

Component Replacement Guidelines

Use Solve Online for VxRail procedures

Emphasizes using Solve Online for procedures to avoid data loss during replacement.

Supported hardware components

Lists components that are customer-replaceable (CRU) vs. field-replaceable (FRU).

System memory guidelines

Guidelines for installing and configuring DDR5 memory modules in the system.

General memory module installation guidelines

General best practices for memory installation to ensure proper function.

Expansion card installation guidelines

Instructions and diagrams for installing expansion cards in the system's PCIe slots.

Drive backplane

Shows connectors on the 24 x 2.5-inch drive backplane.

Jumpers and Connectors

System board jumpers and connectors

Overview of system board jumpers and connectors with diagrams and tables.

System board jumper settings

Details jumper settings for features like BIOS password and NVRAM clearing.

Disable system and software password features

Instructions on how to disable system and software password features using jumpers.

System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes

Status LED indicators

Explains the meaning and corrective actions for system status LEDs.

System health and system ID indicator codes

Describes the system health and system ID indicator lights and their states.

iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

Explains the indicator codes for the iDRAC Direct port.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes

Details the indicator codes for the optional iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module.

NIC indicator codes

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

PSU indicator codes

Explains the indicator codes for Power Supply Units (PSUs) indicating power status or faults.

Drive indicator codes

Details the drive status indicator codes and what they signify.

Use system diagnostics

Guidance on running system diagnostics to troubleshoot hardware issues.

Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

Information about the ePSA diagnostics for testing system hardware.

Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager

How to run diagnostics when the system does not boot.

Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller

How to run diagnostics using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

System board diagnostic LED indicators

Information on system board LEDs for POST and hardware issue identification.

Additional Support

Automated support with secure connect gateway

Explains the benefits of secure connect gateway for automated technical support.

Dell VxRail VP-760 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeHyper-converged infrastructure appliance
ManufacturerDell EMC
ModelVxRail VP-760
Management SoftwareVxRail Manager
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable
StorageUp to 38TB raw
Maximum Storage CapacityUp to 38TB raw
Drive Bays24
Drive Types SupportedSSD
RAID SupportHardware RAID
Network Interface10GbE, 25GbE
Networking10GbE, 25GbE
HypervisorVMware vSphere
Form Factor2U
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Supported ProtocolsiSCSI, NFS, SMB

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