Dell XC Core XC660 - User Manual

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Dell XC Core XC660

Installation and Service Manual

October 2023

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1: Introduction7
Chapter 2: Dell XC Core XC660 Overview8
Front View of the System8
Left Control Panel View9
Right Control Panel View10
Rear View of the System11
Inside the System13
Locate Express Service Code and Service Tag16
System Information Labels16
Rail Sizing and Rack Compatibility Matrix18
Chapter 3: Initial System Setup and Configuration19
System Setup19
Idrac Configuration19
Options to Set up Idrac IP Address19
Options to Log in to Idrac20
Resources to Install Operating System21
Options to Download Drivers and Firmware21
Options to Download and Install Operating System Drivers21
Download Drivers and Firmware22
Chapter 4: Pre-Operating System Management Applications23
Set up the System23
Access the System BIOS23
Memory Settings25
Processor Settings26
Nvme Settings29
Boot Settings29
Network Settings31
Integrated Devices32
Serial Communications34
System Profile Settings35
System Security36
Access Miscellaneous Settings40
Idrac Settings41
Device Settings41
Service Tag Settings41
Dell Lifecycle Controller41
Embedded System Management41
Boot Manager41
PXE Boot42
Chapter 5: Minimum to POST and System Management Configuration Validation43
Minimum Configuration to POST43
Configuration Validation43
Error Messages44
Chapter 6: Installing and Removing System Components45
Safety Instructions45
Before Working Inside Your System46
After Working Inside Your System46
Recommended Tools46
Optional Front Bezel47
Removing the Front Bezel47
Installing the Front Bezel48
System Cover48
Removing the System Cover48
Installing the System Cover49
Drive Backplane Cover50
Removing the Drive Backplane Cover50
Installing the Drive Backplane Cover51
Air Shrouds53
Removing the Air Shrouds53
Installing the Air Shrouds54
Removing the PCH Shroud56
Installing the PCH Shroud56
Cooling Fans57
Removing a Cooling Fan Module57
Installing a Cooling Fan Module58
Drives59
Removing a Drive Blank59
Installing a Drive Blank60
Removing the Drive Carrier60
Installing the Drive Carrier61
Removing the Drive from the Drive Carrier62
Installing the Drive into the Drive Carrier63
Identify a Fault Drive63
Drive Backplane63
Drive Backplane Connectors63
Removing the Drive Backplane64
Installing the Drive Backplane65
Side Wall Brackets66
Side and Center Bracket Perfect Sealing66
Removing the Side Wall Bracket67
Installing the Side Wall Bracket68
PERC Modules70
Removing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module70
Installing the Front Mounting Front PERC Module71
Removing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module73
Installing the Rear Mounting Front PERC Module74
Rear Drive Module76
Removing the Rear Drive Module76
Installing the Rear Drive Module76
Cable Routing77
System Memory79
System Memory Guidelines79
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines81
Removing a Memory Module82
Installing a Memory Module82
Processor and Heat Sink Module84
Removing the Processor and Heat Sink Module84
Removing the Processor from the Processor Heat Sink Module85
Installing the Processor86
Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers90
Expansion Card Installation Guidelines91
Removing the Expansion Card Risers96
Installing the Expansion Card Risers98
Removing Expansion Card from the Expansion Card Riser100
Installing an Expansion Card into the Expansion Card Riser103
Removing the A2 Blank from the Expansion Card Riser105
Installing the A2 Blank on to the Expansion Card Riser106
Intrusion Switch107
Removing the Intrusion Switch Module107
Installing the Intrusion Switch Module108
M.2 SSD Module109
Removing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module109
Installing the M.2 Nvme SSD Module110
BOSS-N1 Module111
Removing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank111
Installing the BOSS-N1 Module Blank111
Removing the BOSS-N1 Module112
Installing the BOSS-N1 Module115
System Battery117
Replacing the System Battery117
Optional OCP Card119
Removing the OCP Card119
Installing the OCP Card119
VGA Module120
Removing the VGA Module120
Installing the VGA Module121
Removing the Rear VGA Port122
Installing the Rear VGA Port123
Power Supply Unit125
Hot Spare Feature125
Removing a Power Supply Unit125
Installing a Power Supply Unit126
Optional Serial COM Port127
Removing the Serial COM Port127
Installing the Serial COM Port129
System Board130
Removing the System Board130
Installing the System Board131
Restoring the System Using Easy Restore133
Manually Update the Service Tag133
LOM Card and Rear I/O Board133
Removing the LOM Card (Optional) and Rear I/O Board133
Installing the LOM Card (Optional) and Rear I/O Board134
Control Panel136
Removing the Right Control Panel136
Installing the Right Control Panel136
Removing the Left Control Panel137
Installing the Left Control Panel138
Trusted Platform Module139
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module139
Removing the TPM139
Installing the TPM140
Initializing TPM for Users140
Initializing the TPM 1.2 for Users140
Initializing the TPM 2.0 for Users140
Chapter 7: Upgrade Kits142
Upgrade Kits142
Serial COM Port Kit142
VGA Port Kit142
Chapter 8: Jumpers and Connectors144
System Board Jumpers and Connectors144
System Board Jumper Settings146
Disable System and Software Password Features146
Chapter 9: System Diagnostics and Indicator Codes148
Status LED Indicators148
System Health and System ID Indicator Codes149
Idrac Direct LED Indicator Codes150
LCD Panel150
Viewing Home Screen151
Setup Menu151
View Menu152
NIC Indicator Codes152
Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes153
Drive Indicator Codes154
Chapter 10: Using System Diagnostics155
Dell Embedded System Diagnostics155
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager155
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller156
System Diagnostic Controls156
System Board Diagnostic LED Indicators157
Enhanced Preboot System Assessment157
Chapter 11: Getting Help158
Recycling or End-Of-Life Service Information158
Contacting Dell Technologies158
Receiving Automated Support with Secure Connect Gateway (SCG)158

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Brand	Dell
Model	XC Core XC660
Category	Server
Language	English

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