CDA HCG 730 Users operating instructions Owner's Manual

Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xdOwner's ManualRegulatory Model: E31S SeriesRegulatory Type: E31S001

Front-panel features and indicatorsFigure 1. Front-panel features and indicators (3.5 inch hard-drive chassis)—PowerEdge R730Item Indicator, button, o

Steps1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2. Lift the expansion-

Figure 41. Removing and installing an expansion-card from expansion-card riser 11. tab A 2. expansion-card riser 1 cage3. expansion-card connector 4.

Steps1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2. Press tab A and rot

Figure 42. Removing and installing the riser 1 blank1. slot on the chassis 2. tab (2)3. riser 1 blankInstalling the riser 1 blankTo install the riser

StepsHolding the slots on the expansion-card riser, lift the riser from the riser connector on the system board.NOTE: To remove expansion-card risers

Figure 44. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 11. expansion-card slot 1 2. expansion-card slot 23. expansion-card slot 3105

Figure 45. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 21. power connector (for GPU cards) 2. expansion-card riser 23. riser guide-back 4. expans

Figure 46. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 21. expansion-card slot 4 2. expansion-card slot 53. power connector (for GPU cards)107

Figure 47. Removing and installing the expansion card riser 31. riser guide-front 2. power connector (for GPU cards)3. expansion-card riser 3 4. riser

Figure 48. Identifying connectors on the expansion card riser 3 (default)1. expansion-card slot 6 2. expansion-card slot 73. power connector (for GPU

Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon DescriptionTo reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup) press and hold the button for more than 15 seco

Installing expansion-card risersPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside

Removing a GPU cardPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.C

Figure 50. Removing and installing the GPU card1. expansion-card locking tab (3) 2. GPU card3. PCIe card holder latch 4. expansion-card latch 5. expan

Steps1. Unpack the GPU cards and the GPU enablement kit.2. Install the heat sinks from the kit and reinstall the cooling shroud.3. Close the expansion

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shou

Figure 51. Removing and installing the Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)1. Internal Dual SD module 2. LED status indicator (2)3. SD card (2) 4. SD card

Convention IDSDM indicator code ConditionC Flashing amber Indicates card mismatch or that the card has failedD Amber Indicates that the card is offlin

Steps1. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the network daughter card to the system board.2. Hold the network daugh

Installing the network daughter cardPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working ins

Steps1. Locate the USB connector or USB key on the system board.NOTE: To locate the internal USB connector on the system board, see System board conne

Figure 2. Front-panel features and indicators (2.5 inch hard-drive chassis)—PowerEdge R730Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon Description1 Power-

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in

Figure 55. Installing the system battery1. system battery 2. positive side of the battery connectorNext steps1. Install the cooling shroud.2. Follow t

Hot Spare featureYour system supports the Hot Spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply redundancy.When

Figure 56. Removing and installing the power supply blank1. power supply blank 2. power supply bayInstalling the power supply unit blankInstall the po

Figure 57. Removing and installing an AC power supply unit1. release latch 2. power supply unit cable connector3. power supply unit 4. connector5. pow

3. Slide the new power supply unit into the chassis until the power supply unit is fully seated and the release latch snaps into place.NOTE: If you un

Required wires• One UL 10 AWG, 2 m maximum (stranded) black wire [–(48–60) V DC]• One UL 10 AWG, 2 m maximum (stranded) red wire (V DC return)• One UL

Assembling the DC input power wiresPrerequisitesWARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all co

Removing a DC power supply unitPrerequisitesWARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connec

Installing a DC power supply unitPrerequisitesWARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all conn

Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon Description4 Video connector Allows you to connect a VGA display to the system.5 LCD menu buttons Allow you t

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Remove the following:a. cooling shroudb. cooling-fan assemblyc. hard-drive tray

Figure 61. Removing and installing the system board1. release pin 2. system board3. system-board holderNext steps1. Replace the system board. See, Ins

2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shou

b. If the service tag is not backed up in the backup flash device, enter the system service tag manually. For more information, see Entering the syste

CAUTION: Do not remove an installed Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board may damage the TPM.Ste

5. Save the settings.6. Reboot your system.7. Enter System Setup again.8. In the System Setup Main Menu, click System BIOS → System Security Settings.

Figure 63. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank1. hard-drive blank 2. release buttonInstalling a 2.5 inch hard-drive blankPrerequisites

Figure 64. Removing and installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank (back)1. hard-drive blank (back)Installing a 2.5 inch hard-drive blank (back)Prerequisi

Figure 65. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch hard-drive blank1. hard-drive blank 2. release buttonNext stepsIf applicable, install the front bezel.In

StepsPress the release button and slide the blank out of the hard-drive slot.Figure 66. Removing and installing a 3.5 inch hard-drive blank1. hard-dri

Figure 3. Front-panel features and indicators (2.5 inch hard-drive chassis)—PowerEdge R730xdFigure 4. Front-panel features and indicators (3.5 inch ha

Figure 67. Removing and installing a 1.8 hard drive into a hard-drive carrier1. hard drive carrier 2. hard-drive Installing a 1.8 inch hard drive into

If the hard drive is online, the green activity/fault indicator flashes as the drive is turned off. When the hard-drive indicators are off, the hard d

Figure 69. Removing and installing a 1.8 inch hot-swap hard drive1. release button 2. hard-drive carrier3. hard-drive carrier handleRelated videohttp:

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, ensure that your operating system supports hot-swap drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operat

Installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrierPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onl

Removing the hard-drive backplane (R730)Prerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working

3. backplane power cable 4. release tab (2)5. SAS cable (2) 6. mini SAS connector (2)7. hard-drive connector (16)Figure 72. Cabling diagram—2.5 inch (

Figure 73. Removing and installing the 2.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R7301. hard-drive connector (8) 2. hard-drive backplane3. release ta

Figure 74. Cabling diagram—2.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730 (option 1)1. hard-drive backplane 2. backplane signal connector 13. system

Figure 75. Cabling diagram—2.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730 (option 2)1. hard-drive backplane 2. backplane signal connector 13. system

Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description1 Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status.2 System identi

Figure 76. Removing and installing the 3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R7301. release tab (2) 2. SAS cable (2)3. backplane signal connector

Figure 77. Cabling diagram—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730 (option 1)1. hard-drive backplane 2. backplane signal connector 13. system

Figure 78. Cabling diagram—3.5 inch (x8) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730 (option 2)1. hard-drive backplane 2. backplane signal connector 13. system

4. Remove the cooling-fan assembly.5. Remove all hard drives.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only

Figure 79. Removing and installing the 2.5 inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. release tab (2) 2. left ear control panel cable3. backplan

Figure 80. Cabling diagram—2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd (option 1)1. hard-drive backplane expander 2. backplane signal connector

Figure 81. Cabling diagram—2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd (option 2)1. hard-drive backplane expander 2. hard-drive backplane3. bac

Figure 82. Cabling diagram—2.5 Inch (x24) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd (option 3)1. hard-drive backplane expander 2. hard-drive backplane3. sys

Figure 83. Removing and installing the 3.5 inch (x12) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. release tab (2) 2. SAS cable A23. SAS cable A1 4. left ear

Figure 84. Cabling diagram—3.5 inch (x12) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd (option 1)1. hard-drive backplane 2. system board3. backplane signal con

Item Indicator, Button, or ConnectorIcon Description7 USB management port/iDRAC DirectAllows you to connect USB devices to the system or provides acce

Figure 85. Cabling diagram—3.5 inch (x12) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd (option 2)1. hard-drive backplane 2. system board3. backplane signal con

Figure 86. Removing and installing the 1.8 Inch (x18) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. release pin 2. left ear control panel cable3. SAS A2 cable

Figure 87. Cabling diagram—1.8 Inch (x18) SAS/SATA backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. hard-drive backplane expander 2. system board3. backplane signal conne

Installing the hard-drive backplane (R730 and R730xd)Prerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in B

Figure 88. Removing and installing the optional 2.5 inch (x2) hard-drive backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. SAS cable 2. release pin3. hard-drive connector

NOTE: This procedure applies only to PowerEdge R730xd systems.Steps1. Align the notches on the backplane with the notches on the chassis.2. Lift the r

Figure 89. Removing and installing the tape backup unit1. tape backup unit 2. tape backup unit slot3. release tabInstalling the tape backup unit Prere

Optical drive (optional)Removing the optical drivePrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Befo

3. release tabNext stepsFollow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Installing the optical drivePrerequisites1. Ensure that you re

Figure 91. Removing and installing the SD vFlash media card1. SD vFlash media card 2. SD vFlash media-card slot3. To install an SD vFlash media card,

Item Button Description1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.3 Right Moves the

Figure 92. Removing and installing the vFlash media unit1. cable 2. screw3. vFlash media unit 4. vFlash media slot5. standoffNext stepsFollow the proc

Steps1. Slide in and align the vFlash media unit with the vFlash media slot on the back of the chassis.2. Connect the cable to the vFlash media unit.3

Figure 93. Removing and installing the control panel—3.5 inch hard drive system—PowerEdge R7301. control panel 2. control-panel board3. control-panel

Figure 94. Removing and installing the control panel—2.5 inch hard-drive system—PowerEdge R7301. control panel 2. control-panel board3. control-panel

Figure 95. Removing and installing the information tag1. information tag 2. tab 3. slotNext steps1. Replace the control panel. See Installing the cont

Removing the control panel (R730xd)Prerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working insi

Figure 96. Removing and installing the control panel—PowerEdge R730xd1. screw (3) 2. control panel3. hard-drive backplane 4. connector5. plastic pull

Steps1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.2. Fold the pull tab close to the connector and guide the connector and pull tab into the channel.3. Push

Figure 97. Removing and installing the I/O panel —PowerEdge R730xd1. I/O panel cable 2. hard-drive backplane3. screw (3) 4. I/O panel5. chassisNext st

Steps1. Fold the PPID label around the cable.2. Push the cable until the cable passes completely through the channel.CAUTION: To prevent damage to the

View menuNOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.Option DescriptioniDRAC IP

5Troubleshooting your systemSafety first—for you and your systemCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o

3. If the problem is resolved, restart the system, enter the System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are enabled.Check if USB 3.0 is

Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct (laptop connection)For information on USB laptop connection and server configuration, see the Integrated Dell Remote Acce

7. Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length.Next stepsIf all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help

Troubleshooting a damaged systemPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform trouble

Steps1. Re-enter the time and date in the System Setup.2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour.3. Re

Troubleshooting cooling problemsCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

3. If the fan functions properly, install the system cover.Next stepsIf the problem persists, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting system memoryPrerequisi

Next stepsIf the problem persists after all memory modules have been checked, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting an internal USB keyPrerequisitesCAUTION

5. Install the system cover.6. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.7. Enter the S

Icon Description Condition Corrective actionelectrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply or voltage regulator).a prob

Steps1. Use a different tape cartridge.2. Ensure that the device drivers for the tape backup unit are installed and are configured correctly. See your

Troubleshooting a storage controllerCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting

Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using System Diagnostics.2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and d

System messagesFor a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event a

6Using system diagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The

System diagnostic controlsMenu DescriptionConfiguration Displays the configuration and status information of all detected devices.Results Displays the

7Jumpers and connectorsSystem board jumper settingsFor information on resetting the password jumper to disable a password, see Disabling a forgotten p

System board connectorsFigure 98. System board jumpers and connectorsItem Connector Description1 J_BP_SIG1 Backplane signal connector 12 J_PS_2 PSU 2

Item Connector Description11 J_USB USB connector12 J_VIDEO_REAR Video connector13 J_COM1 Serial connector14 J_IDRAC_RJ45 iDRAC8 connector15 J_CYC Syst

Item Connector Description44 J_FAN2U_1 Cooling fan connector45 J_CTRL_PNL Control panel signal connector46 CPU 1 Processor 147 J_FP_USB Front-panel US

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Hard-drive indicator codesFigure 7. Hard-drive indicators1. hard-drive activity indicator 2. hard-drive status indicator 3. hard driveFigure 8. Hard-

8Technical specificationsProcessorProcessor type One or two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product familyPowerAC power supply (per power supply)Watta

Expansion BusNOTE: To use slots 1 through 4, both the processors must be installed.(Slot 5) One full-height, full-length x8 linkRiser 3 (default) (Slo

DrivesSSD, or Nearline SAS drives in hard-drive slots 0 through 11 and 12 through 13.orTwelve plus two and four–hard-drive systemsUp to twelve 3.5 inc

ConnectorsNOTE: The card slot is available for use only if the iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on your system.FrontUSB One 4-pin, USB 2.0-compl

PhysicalEmpty weightR730• 18.9 kg (41.67 lb) (3.5 inch hard drive systems)• 20.8 kg (45.86 lb) (2.5 inch hard drive systems)R730xd• 19 kg (41.89 lb) (

Environmental specificationsMaximum altitudeOperating3048 m (10,000 ft).Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft).Operating temperature de-ratingUp to 35 °C (95 °F

Expanded operating temperatureNOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may be impacted.NOTE: When operating in the e

9Getting helpContacting DellAbout this taskNOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an a

specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan the following image.208

Drive-status indicator pattern (RAID only) ConditionBlinks green two times per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal.Off Drive ready for i

Convention iDRAC Direct LED indicator patternConditionC Green and turns offIndicates that the file transfer is complete.D Not lit Indicates that the U

Power indicator pattern ConditionSlow blink Quick Sync is waiting to be configured from iDRAC.Solid Quick Sync is ready to transfer.Blinks three times

Figure 12. Back-panel features and indicators—PowerEdge R730xdItem Indicator, button, or connectorIcon Description1 System identification buttonThe id

Item Indicator, button, or connectorIcon Description5 Serial connector Allows you to connect a serial device to the system.6 Video connector Allows yo

NIC indicator codesFigure 13. NIC indicators1. link indicator 2. activity indicatorIndicator Indicator codeLink and activity indicators are off The NI

Figure 14. AC power supply unit status indicator1. AC power supply unit status indicator/handleConvention Power indicator patternConditionA Green The

Convention Power indicator patternConditionCAUTION: When correcting a power supply unit mismatch, replace only the power supply unit with the flashing

Convention Power indicator patternConditionA Green The handle/LED indicator lights green indicating that a valid power source is connected to the powe

Contents1 About your system... 9Supported configurations.

To... Refer to...Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management offeringsDell OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanua

2Performing initial system configuration After you receive your PowerEdge system, you must set up your system, install the operating system, and set u

Information about logging in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, as a Microsoft Active Directory user, or as a Lightweight Directo

NOTE: If you do not have the service tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your service t

3Pre-operating system management applicationsThe pre-operating system management applications for your PowerEdge system help you manage different sett

About System SetupUsing System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your system.You can access System Se

Menu Item DescriptionProcessor Settings Displays information and options related to the processor such as speed, cache size, and so on.SATA Settings D

Menu Item DescriptionContact InformationSystem CPLD VersionDisplays the current revision of the system CPLD firmware.UEFI Compliance VersionDisplays t

Menu Item Descriptioninstalled. If Disabled, the system supports NUMA (asymmetric) memory configurations. By default, Node Interleaving option is set

Menu Item DescriptionLogical Processor IdlingEnables or disables the operating system capability to put logical processors in the idling state in orde

Serial Communication screen details...45System Profile Setting

ExampleMenu Item DescriptionEmbedded SATA Enables the embedded SATA to be set to Off, ATA, AHCI, or RAID modes. By default, the Embedded SATA option i

Menu Item DescriptionDrive Type Displays the type of drive attached to the SATA port.Capacity Displays the total capacity of the hard drive. The field

Menu Item DescriptionPort I Sets the drive type of the selected device. For Embedded SATA settings in ATA mode, set this field to Auto to enable BIOS

Menu Item Descriptionlist is attempted to boot. When set to Enabled, all hard disk devices are attempted in order, as listed in the Hard-Disk Drive Se

Menu Item DescriptionIntegrated RAID ControllerEnables or disables the integrated RAID controller. By default, the option is set to Enabled.Integrated

Serial Communication screen detailsYou can use the Serial Communication screen to view the properties of the serial communication port.You can view th

ExampleMenu Item DescriptionSystem Profile Sets the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than Custom, the BIOS automat

Menu Item DescriptionNumber of Turbo Boot Enabled Cores for Processor 1NOTE: If there are two processors installed in the system, you see an entry for

Menu Item DescriptionClears all the contents of the TPM. By default, the TPM Clear option is set to No.Intel TXT Enables or disables the Intel Trusted

Menu Item DescriptionAuthorized Signature DatabaseImports, exports, deletes, or restores entries in the Authorized Signature Database (db).Forbidden S

Installing the cooling-fan assembly...74System memory...

Menu Item Descriptionresults can be applied. It takes the system longer to be ready due to the forced system reset. When disabled, ISC does not execut

Choosing the system boot modeSystem Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:• BIOS boot mode (the default) is

6. Re-enter the system password, and click OK.7. Select Setup Password, enter your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.A message pr

4Installing and removing system componentsSafety instructionsWARNING: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury,

Recommended toolsYou need the following tools to perform the removal and installation procedures:• Key to the bezel lock. This is only required when y

Figure 16. Removing and installing the front bezel1. bezel lock 2. front bezelFigure 17. Removing and installing the Quick Sync bezel1. keylock 2. Qui

Related videoshttp://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/Bezelhttp://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/iDRAC-QuickSyncInstalling the front bezel1. Hook the ri

Figure 18. Removing and installing the system cover1. system cover 2. latch3. latch release lockRelated videohttp://www.Dell.com/QRL/Server/PER730/Cov

3. Turn the latch release lock clockwise to the locked position.4. Install the optional bezel.5. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and tur

7. expansion-card riser 3 8. network daughter card9. expansion-card riser 2 10. expansion-card riser 111. hard-drive backplaneFigure 20. Inside the sy

Replacing the internal USB key... 118System battery...

Removing the cooling shroudPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoot

Installing the cooling shroudPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesho

Figure 22. Removing and installing the hard-drive tray1. hard-drive tray handle (2) 2. hard drive (4)3. hard-drive indicator 4. SAS cable5. backplane

Steps1. Lift the hard-drive tray handles 90 degrees.2. Hold the hard-drive tray handles and align the slots on the hard-drive tray with the guide pins

Figure 23. Removing and installing the hard-drive blank from a hard-drive carrier1. hard-drive blank 2. tab on the hard-drive carrier (4)3. hard-drive

Removing a hard-drive carrier from the hard-drive trayPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You shoul

Figure 24. Removing and installing a hard-drive carrier from the hard-drive tray1. release tab on the hard-drive tray 2. hard-drive carrier handle3. h

Steps1. Lift the hard-drive tray handles.2. If a hard-drive blank is installed in the hard-drive slot, remove it.3. Insert the hard-drive carrier into

3. hard-drive carrierNext stepsFollow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Installing a hard drive into a hard-drive carrierPrereq

Figure 26. Removing and installing the 3.5 inch (x4) hard-drive backplane—PowerEdge R730xd1. release tab (2) 2. hard-drive indicators3. hard-drive con

Installing the tape backup unit ...166Optical drive (o

Cooling fansYour system supports six hot-swappable cooling fans.NOTE: In the event of a problem with a particular fan, the fan number is referenced by

Figure 27. Removing and installing a cooling fan1. cooling-fan assembly 2. cooling-fan connector (6)3. fan release tab (6) 4. cooling fan (6)5. coolin

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in

Figure 28. Removing and installing the cooling-fan assembly1. cooling-fan assembly 2. cooling fan (6)3. release lever (2) 4. guide pin on the system b

Installing the cooling-fan assemblyPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform trou

Figure 29. Memory socket locationsMemory channels are organized as follows:Processor 1 channel 0: slots A1, A5, and A9channel 1: slots A2, A6, and A10

channel 3: slots B4, B8, and B12The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations.DIMM Type

NOTE: You can mix x4 and x8 DRAM based DIMMs to support RAS features. However, all guidelines for specific RAS features must be followed. x4 DRAM base

Sample memory configurationsThe following tables show sample memory configurations for one and two processor configurations that follow the appropriat

System capacity (in GB)DIMM size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM rank, organization, and frequencyDIMM slot population2R, x4 and 2R, x8, 1600 MT/sNOTE: 16

Troubleshooting processors...192System messa

System capacity (in GB)DIMM size (in GB)Number of DIMMsDIMM rank, organization, and frequencyDIMM slot population160 8 202R, x8, 1866 MT/s2R, x8, 1600

1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Remove the cooling shroud.4. I

Installing memory modulesPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshootin

Figure 31. Installing the memory module1. memory module 2. alignment key3. memory-module socket ejector (2) When the memory module is properly seated

Removing a processorPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and

Figure 32. Removing and installing a processor heat sink1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink3. processor socket 4. slot (4)CAUTION: The processor is held

Figure 33. Processor shield1. close first socket release lever 2. lock icon3. processor 4. open first socket release lever5. unlock icon2. To remove t

Figure 34. Removing and installing a processor1. close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor3. processor 4. slot (4)5. processor

Installing a processorPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting a

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.b. Align the pin-1 indi

1About your systemThe Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd systems are rack servers that support up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors, up to 24 DIMMs,

3. thermal-grease syringeNOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.c. Place the heat sink on

Figure 36. Removing and installing the PCIe card holder1. PCIe card holder 2. release tabNext steps1. Replace the PCIe card holder. See Installing the

Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latchPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Before w

Cable retention bracketRemoving the cable retention bracketPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure liste

Next steps1. Replace the cable retention bracket. See Installing the cable retention bracket. 2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside y

Steps1. Loosen the screws that secure the integrated storage controller cable to the integrated storage-controller card connector on the system board.

Installing the integrated storage controller cardPrerequisites1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in Befor

Riser PCIe slot Processor connectionHeight Length Link width Slot width1 3 Processor 2 Low Profile Half Length x8 x162 4 Processor 2 Full Height Full

Card priorityCard type Slot priority Max allowedPowerEdge R730PowerEdge R730xdPowerEdge R730PowerEdge R730xd12 Gb SAS (full height) 7, 6, 4, 5 6, 4, 5

Figure 40. Removing and installing an expansion card from expansion-card riser 2 or 31. expansion card 2. expansion-card latch3. expansion-card riser