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 Contents
Preliminary Activity Tasks .......................................................................................................6
Read, understand, and perform these tasks.................................................................................................6
Optional front bezel..................................................................................................................................7
Removing the front bezel.........................................................................................................................7
Installing the front bezel...........................................................................................................................7
System cover ...........................................................................................................................................8
Removing the system cover ....................................................................................................................8
Installing the system cover ......................................................................................................................9
Drive backplane cover ...........................................................................................................................10
Removing the drive backplane cover.....................................................................................................10
Installing the drive backplane cover.......................................................................................................11
Air shrouds.............................................................................................................................................11
Removing the air shroud........................................................................................................................11
Installing the air shroud..........................................................................................................................12
Removing the GPU air shroud top cover ...............................................................................................13
Installing the GPU air shroud top cover .................................................................................................13
Removing the GPU air shroud filler .......................................................................................................14
Installing the GPU air shroud filler .........................................................................................................14
Removing the GPU air shroud...............................................................................................................15
Installing the GPU air shroud.................................................................................................................16
Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud .......................................................................17
Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud .........................................................................17
Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud .......................................................................18
Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud .........................................................................19
Cooling fans...........................................................................................................................................19
Removing the cooling fan cage assembly .............................................................................................19
Installing the cooling fan cage assembly ...............................................................................................20
Removing a cooling fan .........................................................................................................................21
Installing a cooling fan ...........................................................................................................................21
Removing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan.........................................................................22
Installing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan...........................................................................23
Removing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan.........................................................................23
Installing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan...........................................................................24
Drives.....................................................................................................................................................25
Removing a drive blank .........................................................................................................................25

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 Installing a drive blank ...........................................................................................................................25
Removing a drive carrier........................................................................................................................26
Installing the drive carrier.......................................................................................................................26
Removing the drive from the drive carrier..............................................................................................27
Installing the drive into the drive carrier .................................................................................................28
Rear drive module .................................................................................................................................29
Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module ........................................................................................29
Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module ..........................................................................................30
Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module ........................................................................................31
Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module ..........................................................................................33
Drive backplane .....................................................................................................................................34
Removing the drive backplane ..............................................................................................................34
Installing the drive backplane ................................................................................................................35
Side wall brackets..................................................................................................................................36
Removing the side wall bracket .............................................................................................................36
Installing the side wall bracket ...............................................................................................................37
PERC module ........................................................................................................................................38
Removing the rear mounting front PERC module .................................................................................38
Installing the rear mounting front PERC module ...................................................................................39
Removing the adapter PERC module....................................................................................................40
Installing the adapter PERC module......................................................................................................42
System memory.....................................................................................................................................43
Removing a memory module.................................................................................................................43
Installing a memory module...................................................................................................................44
Processor and heat sink module ...........................................................................................................45
Removing the processor and heat sink module.....................................................................................45
Removing the processor........................................................................................................................47
Installing the processor..........................................................................................................................48
Installing the processor and heat sink module.......................................................................................51
Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling module..........................................................................................53
Removing the processor........................................................................................................................54
Installing the processor..........................................................................................................................56
Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling module............................................................................................59
Expansion cards and expansion card risers ..........................................................................................61
Removing the expansion card risers .....................................................................................................61
Installing the expansion card risers .......................................................................................................66
Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser......................................................................70
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser ....................................................................71
Removing the full length expansion card risers .....................................................................................73
Installing the full length expansion card risers .......................................................................................76

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 Removing a GPU...................................................................................................................................79
Installing a GPU.....................................................................................................................................81
Removing R1 and R4 paddle cards.......................................................................................................83
Installing R1 and R4 paddle cards.........................................................................................................84
Optional serial COM port .......................................................................................................................85
Removing the serial COM port ..............................................................................................................85
Installing the serial COM port ................................................................................................................86
Optional VGA port for Direct Liquid Cooling module .............................................................................88
Removing the VGA port.........................................................................................................................88
Installing the VGA port...........................................................................................................................89
Optional BOSS-N1 module....................................................................................................................90
Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank .................................................................................................90
Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank ...................................................................................................91
Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank ...........................................................................................92
Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank .............................................................................................92
Removing the BOSS-N1 module ...........................................................................................................93
Installing the BOSS-N1 module .............................................................................................................95
System battery.......................................................................................................................................97
Replacing the system battery ................................................................................................................97
Optional internal USB card ....................................................................................................................99
Removing the internal USB card ...........................................................................................................99
Installing the internal USB card .............................................................................................................99
Intrusion switch ....................................................................................................................................100
Removing the intrusion switch module ................................................................................................100
Installing the intrusion switch module ..................................................................................................101
Optional OCP card...............................................................................................................................102
Removing the OCP card......................................................................................................................102
Installing the OCP card........................................................................................................................103
Power supply unit ................................................................................................................................104
Removing a power supply unit blank ...................................................................................................104
Installing a power supply unit blank .....................................................................................................105
Removing a power supply unit adapter ...............................................................................................105
Installing a power supply unit adapter .................................................................................................105
Removing a power supply unit.............................................................................................................106
Installing a power supply unit...............................................................................................................107
Trusted Platform Module .....................................................................................................................108
Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module..............................................................................................108
Removing the TPM ..............................................................................................................................108
Installing the TPM ................................................................................................................................108
Initializing TPM for users .....................................................................................................................109

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 Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users .........................................................................................................109
System board.......................................................................................................................................109
Removing the system board ................................................................................................................109
Installing the system board ..................................................................................................................111
Restoring the system using Easy Restore...........................................................................................114
Manually update the Service Tag ........................................................................................................114
LOM card and rear I/O board...............................................................................................................115
Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board .......................................................................................115
Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board .........................................................................................116
Control panel .......................................................................................................................................117
Removing the right control panel .........................................................................................................117
Installing the right control panel ...........................................................................................................118
Removing the left control panel ...........................................................................................................119
Installing the left control panel .............................................................................................................120
Appendix 1: LCD panel .......................................................................................................122
Viewing Home screen..........................................................................................................................123
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................123
View menu ...........................................................................................................................................124
Appendix 2: Cable routings.................................................................................................124
Appendix 3: System board jumpers and connectors...........................................................176
Appendix 4: Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode.............................................................178
Appendix 5: Viewing Home screen .....................................................................................179

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Preliminary Activity Tasks
This section may contain tasks that you must complete before performing this procedure.

Read, understand, and perform these tasks

1. Table 1 lists tasks, cautions, warnings, notes, and/or knowledgebase (KB) solutions that you need to
be aware of before performing this activity. Read, understand, and when necessary perform any
tasks contained in this table and any tasks contained in any associated knowledgebase solution.

Table 1 List of cautions, warnings, notes, and/or KB solutions related to this activity

2. This is a link to the top trending service topics. These topics may or not be related to this activity.
This is merely a proactive attempt to make you aware of any KB articles that may be associated with
this product.

Note: There may not be any top trending service topics for this product at any given time.

PowerEdge Top Service Topics

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 Optional front bezel
NOTE: LCD panel is optional on the front bezel. If the front bezel has an LCD panel, see LCD panel
section.

Removing the front bezel

The procedure to remove the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Prerequisites

1. Keep the bezel key handy.

NOTE: The bezel key is part of the LCD bezel package.

Steps

1. Unlock the bezel.

2. Press the release button, and disengage the left end of the bezel.
3. Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel.

Figure 1. Removing the front bezel with the LCD panel

Installing the front bezel

The procedure to install the front bezel with and without the LCD panel is the same.
Steps

1. Align and insert the tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system.

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 2. Press the bezel until the release button clicks in place.
3. Lock the bezel.

Figure 1. Installing the front bezel with the LCD panel

System cover

Removing the system cover

Prerequisites

1. Power off the system, and any attached peripherals.

2. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
Steps

1. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the
unlock position.
2. Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
3. Lift the cover from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the system cover

Installing the system cover

Prerequisites

1. Ensure that all internal cables are connected and routed properly, and no tools or extra parts are
left inside the system.
Steps

1. Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system
cover.
2. Close the system cover release latch.
3. Using a 1/4-inch flat head or Phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock
position.

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 Figure 1. Installing the system cover

Drive backplane cover

Removing the drive backplane cover

Steps

1. Slide the drive backplane cover in the direction of the arrows marked on the drive backplane
cover.
2. Lift the drive backplane cover from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the drive backplane cover

Installing the drive backplane cover

Steps

1. Align the drive backplane cover with the guide slots on the system.
2. Slide the drive backplane cover to the front of the system until the drive backplane cover fits into
place.

Figure 1. Installing the drive backplane cover

Air shrouds

Removing the air shroud

Steps

Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the air shroud

Installing the air shroud

Steps

1. Tilt the air shroud at an angle and align the air shroud tabs with the system slots.

NOTE: Ensure that the air shroud tabs are below the surface of the cooling cage fan assembly.

2. Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.

Figure 1. Installing the air shroud

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Removing the GPU air shroud top cover
Steps

Press the tabs on either sides of the top cover, and lift the top cover out of the GPU air shroud.

Figure 1. Removing the GPU air shroud top cover

Installing the GPU air shroud top cover

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the GPU air shroud.
2. Press the top cover into the GPU air shroud until it is firmly seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the GPU air shroud top cover

Removing the GPU air shroud filler

Prerequisites

1. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.

NOTE: The GPU air shroud filler must be removed to avoid interference with full length double-
width GPU card installation.

Steps

Hold and lift the filler from the GPU air shroud.

Figure 1. Removing the GPU air shroud filler

Installing the GPU air shroud filler

Prerequisites

1. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.

2. If required, remove the full length expansion card risers.

NOTE: The GPU air shroud filler must be installed, if single-width GPU card or empty riser is used.

Steps

Align and install the filler into the slots on the GPU air shroud.

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 Figure 1. Installing the GPU air shroud filler

Next steps

1. Install the GPU air shroud top cover.

Removing the GPU air shroud

Prerequisites

1. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.

2. Remove the full length expansion card risers.
Steps

Hold the edges of the GPU air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the GPU air shroud

Installing the GPU air shroud

Prerequisites

1. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.

2. Remove the full length expansion card risers.
Steps

1. Align the tabs on the GPU air shroud with the slots on the system.
2. Lower the GPU air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the GPU air shroud

Next steps

1. Install the full length expansion risers.

2. Install the GPU air shroud top cover.

Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Steps

Press the orange release tabs and lift the air shroud out of the rear drive module.

Figure 1. Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the rear drive module.
2. Lower the air shroud into the rear drive module until it is firmly seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Steps

Press the orange release tabs and lift the air shroud out of the rear drive module.

Figure 1. Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

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 Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud
Steps

1. Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the rear drive module.
2. Lower the air shroud into the rear drive module until it is firmly seated.

Figure 1. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud

Cooling fans

Removing the cooling fan cage assembly

Prerequisites

1. If required, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
Steps

1. Lift the blue release levers to unlock the cooling fan cage assembly from the system.
2. Hold the release levers, and lift the cooling fan cage assembly away from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the cooling fan cage assembly

Installing the cooling fan cage assembly

Steps

1. Holding the blue release lever of the cooling fan cage, align the guide rails with the guides on the
system.
2. Lower the cooling fan cage assembly into the system until seated firmly.
3. Lower the blue release lever and press to lock the cooling fan cage assembly into the system.

Figure 1. Installing the cooling fan cage assembly

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Next steps

1. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud.

Removing a cooling fan

Steps

Press the orange release tab and lift the cooling fan to disconnect the fan from the connector on the
system board.

Figure 1. Removing a cooling fan

Installing a cooling fan

Steps

Align and lower the cooling fan into the cooling fan assembly until the fan clicks into place.

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 Figure 1. Installing a cooling fan

Removing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Remove the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud.

Steps

Press the orange release tab and lift the rear drive module cooling fan to disconnect from the connector
on the rear drive module.

Figure 1. Removing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

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 Installing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan
Steps

Align and lower the rear drive module cooling fan into the rear drive module until the fan clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Next steps

1. Install the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud.

Removing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Prerequisites

1. Remove the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud.

Steps

Press the orange release tab and lift the rear drive module cooling fan to disconnect from the connector
on the rear drive module.

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 Figure 1. Removing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Installing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Steps

Align and lower the rear drive module cooling fan into the rear drive module until the fan clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module cooling fan

Next steps

1. Install the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module air shroud.

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Drives

Removing a drive blank

Steps

Press the release button, and slide the drive blank out of the drive slot.

Figure 1. Removing a drive blank

Installing a drive blank

Steps

Slide the drive blank into the drive slot until the release button clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a drive blank

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 Removing a drive carrier
Prerequisites

1. Remove the front bezel.

2. Using the management software, prepare the drive for removal. If the drive is online, the green
activity or fault indicator flashes while the drive is turning off. When the drive indicators are off,
the drive is ready for removal. For more information, see the storage controller documentation.
Steps

1. Press the release button to open the drive carrier release handle.
2. Holding the drive carrier release handle, slide the drive carrier out of the drive slot.

NOTE: If you are not replacing the drive immediately, install a drive blank in the empty drive slot to
maintain proper system cooling.

Figure 1. Removing a drive carrier

Installing the drive carrier

Steps

1. Slide the drive carrier into the drive slot and push until the drive connects with the backplane.
2. Close the drive carrier release handle to lock the drive in place.

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 Figure 1. Installing a drive carrier

Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Prerequisites

1. Remove the drive carrier.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws from the slide rails on the drive carrier.

NOTE: If the drive carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch
drive) screwdriver to remove the drive.

2. Lift the drive out of the drive carrier.

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 Figure 1. Removing the drive from the drive carrier

Installing the drive into the drive carrier

Steps

1. Insert the drive into the drive carrier with the drive connector facing towards the rear of the
carrier.
2. Align the screw holes on the drive with the screws holes on the drive carrier.
3. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the drive to the drive carrier with the screws.

NOTE: If the drive carrier has Torx screw, use Torx 6 (for 2.5-inch drive) or Torx 8 (for 3.5-inch
drive) screwdriver to install the drive.

Figure 1. Installing a drive into the drive carrier

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Next steps

1. Install the drive carrier.

Rear drive module

Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Prerequisites

1. If required, remove the air shroud.

2. Remove the drives.
3. Disconnect the cables from the rear drive module.

Table 1. Rear drive bay slot numbers The table shows information related to rear drive bay slot numbers.

Configurations with two rear drives Bay0 slot numbers Bay1 slot numbers

12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA Slot 0 and 1 N/A

12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0 and 1 N/A

24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA N/A Slot 24 and 25

24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0 and 1 N/A

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive module to
the system.
2. Press the blue release tab and holding the edges lift the rear drive module away from the
system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Steps

1. Align the slot on the rear drive module with the guide on the system.
2. Lower and press the rear drive module on top of the riser until firmly seated.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws that secure the rear drive module into
the system.

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 Figure 1. Installing the 2 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Next steps

1. Connect and route all the cables to the rear drive module.
2. Install the drives.
3. If removed, install the air shroud.

Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Prerequisites

1. If required, remove the air shroud.

2. Remove the drives.
3.

NOTE: If BOSS-N1 module is installed, make sure to disconnect the BOSS-N1 power cable and
Signal cable before removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module.

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 4. Disconnect the cables from the rear drive module.

Table 1. Rear drive bay slot numbers The table shows information related to rear drive bay slot numbers.

Configurations with four rear drives Bay0 slot numbers Bay1 slot numbers

12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A

12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A

24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA N/A Slot 24, 25, 26 and 27

24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe Slot 0, 1, 2 and 3 N/A

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that secure the rear drive module to
the system.
2. Lift the rear drive module from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Steps

1. Align and lower the rear drive module with the guide on the system.
2. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws that secure the rear drive module into
the system.

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 Figure 1. Installing the 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

Next steps

1. Connect and route all the cables to the rear drive module.
2. Install the drives.
3. If removed, install the BOSS-N1 module.
4. If removed, install the air shroud.

Drive backplane

Removing the drive backplane

Prerequisites

NOTE: The procedure to remove the backplane is similar for all backplane configurations.

1. Remove the drive backplane cover.

2. If installed, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
3. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
4. Remove the drives.
5. If required, remove the rear mounting front PERC module.
6. Observe and disconnect the drive backplane cables from the connector on the system board and
backplane.

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Steps

1. Press the release tab to disengage the drive backplane from the hooks on the system.
2. Lift and pull the drive backplane out of the system.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, remove the disconnected backplane cables from the
cable routing clips before removing the backplane.

Figure 1. Removing the drive backplane

Installing the drive backplane

Steps

1. Align the slots on the drive backplane with the guides on the system.
2. Slide the drive backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tab
clicks into place.

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 Figure 1. Installing the drive backplane

Next steps

1. Connect the drive backplane cables to the connectors on the system board and backplane.
2. Install the drives.
3. If required, install the rear mounting front PERC module.
4. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.
5. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud
6. Install the drive backplane cover.

Side wall brackets

Removing the side wall bracket

There are two side wall brackets on either side of the system. The procedure to remove is similar.
Prerequisites

1. If required, remove the drive backplane cover.

2. If installed, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
3. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.

NOTE: Ensure that you note the routing of the cables as you remove them from the system board.
Route the cables properly when you replace them to prevent the cables from being pinched or
crimped.

Steps

1. Press the blue side tabs to release the side wall cable holder.

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 NOTE: Move the cables out of the side wall cable holder.

2. Press the center tab to release the bracket from the chassis, and lift it away from the system.

Figure 1. Removing the side wall bracket

Installing the side wall bracket

Steps

1. Align the guide slots on the side wall bracket with the guides on the system and slide until the
cover is seated firmly.

NOTE: Route the cables through the side wall cable holder.

2. Close the side wall cable holder until the holder clicks into place.

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 Figure 1. Installing the side wall bracket

Next steps

1. Replace the cooling fan cage assembly.

2. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud.
3. If removed, install the drive backplane cover.

PERC module

Removing the rear mounting front PERC module

Prerequisites

1. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.

2. Remove the drive backplane cover.
3. If required, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud..
4. Disconnect all the cables, observe the cable routing.

NOTE: Refer to cable routing section for more information.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the captive screws on the rear mounting front PERC
module.

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 2. Slide the rear mounting front PERC module to disengage from the connector on the drive
backplane.

Figure 1. Removing the rear mounting front PERC module

Installing the rear mounting front PERC module

Steps

1. Align the connectors and guide slots on the rear mounting front PERC module with the
connectors and guide pins on the drive backplane.
2. Slide the rear mounting front PERC module until the module is connected to the drive backplane.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the rear mounting front PERC
module.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the rear mounting front PERC module

Next steps

1. Connect all the cables, observe the cable routing.

2. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.
3. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud.
4. Install the drive backplane cover.

Removing the adapter PERC module

Prerequisites

1. If required, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
2. If required, remove the drive backplane cover.
3. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
4. Remove the expansion card riser.
5. Disconnect all the cables from the adapter PERC (APERC) card, observe the cable routing.

NOTE: Refer to cable routing section for more information.

NOTE: APERC module must be installed only in expansion card riser 1 or riser 2.

Steps

1. Tilt the expansion card retention latch lock to open.

2. Pull the card holder before removing the card from the riser.
3. Hold the APERC module by the edges. and pull the module from the expansion card connector
on the riser.

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 NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the APERC module

4. If the APERC module is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card
retention latch.

Figure 2. Installing the filler bracket

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Installing the adapter PERC module
Steps

1. Pull and lift up the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

Figure 1. Removing the filler bracket

3. Hold the adapter PERC (APERC) module by the edges, and align the module edge connector
with the expansion card connector on the riser.
4. Insert the module into the expansion card connector until firmly seated.
5. Close the expansion card retention latch.
6. Push the card holder to hold the module in the riser.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 2. Installing the APERC module

Next steps

1. Connect the cables to the APERC module and route the cables properly.

NOTE: Refer to cable routing section for more information.

2. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.

3. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud.
4. Install the drive backplane cover.
5. Install the expansion card riser.

System memory

Removing a memory module

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends
of the memory module socket to fully open.
3. Lift the memory module away from the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing a memory module

Installing a memory module

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

NOTE: Ensure that the socket ejector latches are fully open before installing the memory module.

2. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module
socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory
module in the socket in only one orientation.

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends
of the memory module evenly.

3. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the ejectors firmly click into place. When the
memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align
with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules that are installed.

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 Figure 1. Installing a memory module

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Processor and heat sink module

Removing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

NOTE: The heat sink and processor are hot to touch for some time after the system has been
powered off. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.

Steps

1. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx
T30 screwdriver, loosen the captive nuts on the processor heat sink module (PHM) in the order
that is mentioned below:
1. Loosen the first nut three turns.
2. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
4. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.

NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the PHM are in locked position when loosening the captive
nuts.

2. Set all the anti-tilt wires to unlocked position (inward position).

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 Figure 1. Removing the processor heat sink module

3. Lift the PHM from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.

Figure 2. Removing a heat sink

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 Removing the processor
Prerequisites

WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are
replacing the processor or heat sink.

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

2. Remove the processor heat sink module.

CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during
the first instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which
is expected. To fix this, simply go to setup option to configure the system settings.

Steps

1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor
from the TIM and retaining clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.

NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.

Figure 1. Removing the processor

NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position.

4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector,
pull out the tip of the retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the
heat sink.
5. Repeat the procedure at the remaining three corners of the retaining clip.
6. After all the corners are released from the heat sink, lift the retaining clip from the pin 1 corner of
the heat sink.

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 Figure 2. Removing the retaining clip

Installing the processor

Steps

1. Place the processor in the processor tray.

NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor.

2. Place the retaining clip on top of the processor in the processor tray aligning pin 1 indicator on
the processor.

NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the retaining clip on the processor.

NOTE: Before you install the heat sink, ensure to place the processor and retaining clip in the tray.

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 Figure 1. Installing the retaining clip

3. Align the processor with retaining clip, by using your fingers press the retaining clip on all the
four sides until it clicks into place.

NOTE: Ensure that the processor is securely latched to the retaining clip.

Figure 2. Press the retaining clip on the four sides

4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a
clean lint-free cloth.

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 5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin
spiral design on the bottom of the heat sink.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with
and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you
use it.

Figure 3. Applying thermal grease

6. For new heat sink, pull and remove the plastic cover from the base of heat sink.

Figure 4. Removing the cover

7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the base of the heat sink until the retaining clip
locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners.

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 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

NOTE:
o Ensure latching features on retaining clip, and heat sink are aligned during assembly.
o Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
retaining clip before placing the heat sink onto the retaining clip.

Figure 5. Installing the heat sink onto the processor

Next steps

1. Install the processor heat sink module.

2. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Installing the processor and heat sink module

Steps

1. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).
2. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor heat
sink module (PHM) on the processor socket.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the
components.

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 Figure 1. Installing the processor heat sink

3. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward position), and then using the Torx T30
screwdriver, tighten the captive nuts on the heat sink in the order below:
1. In a random order, tighten the first nut three turns.
2. Tighten the nut diagonally opposite to the nut that you tighten first.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
4. Return to the first nut to tighten it completely.
5. Check all the nuts to ensure they are firmly secured.

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 Figure 2. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the nuts

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Removing the Direct Liquid Cooling module

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

2. Remove the expansion card riser.

WARNING: The Direct liquid cooling (DLC) module and processor are too hot to touch for some
time after the system has been powered off. Allow the liquid cooling module and processor to cool
down before handling them.

NOTE: Rear I/O (RIO) board is different for the system with DLC module.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips #2 screw driver, loosen the captive screw on the DLC ring holder.
2. Tilt the DLC ring holder to loosen the DLC tubes.
3. Disconnect the DLC leak detection cable from the LC RIO board.
4. Remove the DLC tubes from the clip and LC RIO board.
5. Slightly lift the DLC tubes surrounding the DIMM slots.
6. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx
T30 screwdriver, loosen the captive nuts on the DLC module in the order that is mentioned
below:

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 1. Loosen the first nut three turns.
2. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
4. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.

NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the DLC module are in locked position when loosening the
captive nuts.

7. Set the anti-tilt wires on the DLC module to the unlock position and lift the DLC module from the
system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the DLC module

Removing the processor

Prerequisites

WARNING: Remove the processor from Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) module only if you are
replacing the processor or DLC module.

NOTE: Removing the processor from DLC module is the same as processor and heat sink module
(PHM).

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 1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.
2. Remove the Direct Liquid Cooling module.

CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during
the first instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which
is expected. To fix this, go to setup option to configure the system settings.

Steps

1. Place the DLC module with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor
from the TIM and retaining clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.

NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.

Figure 1. Lift up the TIM break lever

NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position.

4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector,
pull out the tip of the retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the
DLC module.
5. Repeat the procedure at the remaining three corners of the retaining clip.
6. After all the corners are released from the DLC module, lift the retaining clip from the pin 1
corner of the DLC module.

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 Figure 2. Removing the retaining clip

Installing the processor

Steps

1. Place the processor in the processor tray.

NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor.

2. Place the retaining clip on top of the processor in the processor tray aligning pin 1 indicator on
the processor.

NOTE: Ensure the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
processor before placing the retaining clip on the processor.

NOTE: Before you install the DLC module, ensure to place the processor and retaining clip in the
tray.

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 Figure 1. Installing the retaining clip

3. Align the processor with retaining clip, by using your fingers press the retaining clip on all the
four sides until it clicks into place.

NOTE: Ensure that the processor is securely latched to the retaining clip.

Figure 2. Press the retaining clip on the four sides

4. If you are using an existing DLC module, remove the thermal grease from the DLC module by
using a clean lint-free cloth.

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 5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin
spiral design on the bottom of the DLC module.

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with
and contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you
use it.

Figure 3. Applying thermal grease

6. For new DLC module, pull and remove the plastic cover from the base of DLC module.

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 Figure 4. Removing the cover

7. Place the DLC module on the processor and press the base of the DLC module until the
retaining clip locks onto the DLC module at all the four corners.

NOTE:
o Ensure latching features on retaining clip, and DLC module are aligned during assembly.
o Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the DLC module is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the
retaining clip before placing the DLC module onto the retaining clip.

Figure 5. Installing the DLC module onto the processor

Next steps

1. Install the Direct Liquid Cooling module.

2. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Installing the Direct Liquid Cooling module

Steps

1. Align the DLC module with the standoff screws on the system board.

NOTE: Ensure that the DLC tubes and liquid cooling leak detection cable are placed towards the
rear of the system.

2. Place the module on the processor slot and set all the anti-tilt wires to locked position (outward
position).

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 3. Route the DLC tubes to the front of the system and along the DIMM latches.
4. Using the Torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the captive nuts on the DLC module in the order below:
1. In a random order, tighten the first nut three turns.
2. Tighten the nut diagonally opposite to the nut that you tighten first.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
4. Return to the first nut to tighten it completely.
5. Check all the nuts to ensure they are firmly secured.
5. The tubes leading towards the rear of the chassis and the DLC leak detection cable are placed
in between the PSU 2 and the clip of rear I/O board (RIO).

NOTE: Leak detection cable must be placed first into the clip (underneath the cooling tubes), and
then place tube 2 and tube 1 into the clip to ensure that cable does not interfere with the PCIe
risers.

6. Route the rear end of the DLC tubes through the RIO board.

NOTE: Follow the number labels on the DLC tubes and ring holders (1,2).

7. Connect the DLC leak detection cable to the connector on RIO.

8. Align the rubber ring on the tubes with the ring holder.
9. Tilt the DLC ring holder and using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the captive screw on the
DLC ring holder to secure it in place.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the DLC module

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card riser.

2. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Expansion cards and expansion card risers

Removing the expansion card risers

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

2.

NOTE: If BOSS-N1 module is installed, be sure to disconnect the BOSS-N1 power cable and Signal
cable before removing the Riser 1 cage.

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 3. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card or system board.
Steps

1. Loosen the captive screws on the riser and system.

2. Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion
card riser from the riser connector on the system board.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the expansion card riser 1

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 Figure 2. Removing the expansion card riser 3

Figure 3. Removing the expansion card riser 2

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 Figure 4. Removing the expansion card riser 4

3. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks, and if required tighten the captive
screws.

Figure 5. Installing the Riser 1 blank

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 Figure 6. Installing the Riser 2 blank

Figure 7. Installing the Riser 3 blank

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 Figure 8. Installing the Riser 4 blank

Installing the expansion card risers

Steps

1. If installed, remove the riser blanks and if required loosen the captive screws.

Figure 1. Removing the Riser 2 blank

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 Figure 2. Removing the Riser 1 blank

Figure 3. Removing the Riser 3 blank

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 Figure 4. Removing the Riser 4 blank

2. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the
guides on the system board.
3. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card
riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
4. Tighten the captive screws on the risers and system if any.

Figure 5. Installing the expansion card riser 2

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 Figure 6. Installing the expansion card riser 1

Figure 7. Installing the expansion card riser 3

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 Figure 8. Installing the expansion card riser 4

Next steps

1. If required, reconnect the cables to the expansion card or system board.

2. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.
3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

Prerequisites

1. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.

2. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.
3. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps

1. Tilt the expansion card retention latch lock to open.

2. Pull the card holder before removing the card from the riser.
3. Hold the expansion card by the edges and pull the card from the riser.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing expansion card from the expansion card riser

4. If the expansion card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket and close the card
retention latch.

Figure 2. Installing the filler bracket

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser

Steps

1. Tilt the expansion card retention latch lock to open.

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 2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

Figure 1. Removing the filler bracket

3. Hold the card by edges, and align the card with the connector on the riser.
4. Insert the card firmly into the expansion card connector until seated.
5. Close the expansion card retention latch.
6. Push the card holder to hold the card in the riser.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 2. Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser

Next steps

1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.

2. Install the expansion card risers.
3. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.
4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing the full length expansion card risers

Prerequisites

1. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.

2. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card or system board.
3.

NOTE: If BOSS-N1 module is installed, be sure to disconnect the BOSS-N1 power cable and Signal
cable before removing the Riser 1 cage.

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Steps

1. To remove full length expansion card riser:

1. Loosen the captive screws on the riser.
2. Press the blue release tab and holding the edges, lift the expansion card riser from the
riser connector on the system board.
3. Disconnect the GPU power cable and signal cable from the system board.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 1)

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 Figure 2. Removing the expansion card riser (Riser 4)

2. If the risers are not going to be replaced, install riser blanks and tighten the captive screws.

Figure 3. Installing the Riser 1 blank

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 Figure 4. Installing the Riser 4 blank

Installing the full length expansion card risers

Steps

1. If installed, remove the riser blanks by loosening the captive screws.

Figure 1. Removing the Riser 1 blank

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 Figure 2. Removing the Riser 4 blank

2. To install the full length expansion card risers:

1. For Riser 4 connect the GPU power cable to the connector PWR2_B and signal cable to
the connector PSU2_SIG on the system board.
2. For Riser 1 connect the GPU power cable to the connector PWR1_B and signal cable to
the connector PSU1_SIG on the system board.

NOTE: Temporarily unplug and plug the VGA cable for making space to connect Riser 1 GPU
power cable to system board.

3. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with
the guides on the system board and GPU air shroud.
4. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion
card riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
5. Tighten the captive screws on the risers and system if any.

NOTE: Route the cables properly through the riser clip.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 3. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 4)

Figure 4. Installing the expansion card riser (Riser 1)

Next steps

1. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card or system board.

2. Install the GPU air shroud top cover.
3. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

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 Removing a GPU
Prerequisites

1. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.

2. Remove the GPU air shroud top cover.
3. Remove the full length expansion card riser.
Steps

1. To remove the GPU from Riser 1:

1. Tilt the expansion card holder latch on the riser.
2. Press the tab, and pull the card holder from the riser.
3. Hold the GPU card by the edges and pull the card from the riser.
4. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the GPU card.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing GPU from Riser 1

2. To remove the GPU from Riser 4:

1. Slide the expansion card latch on the riser.
2. Press the tab, and pull the card holder from the riser.
3. Tilt the expansion card holder latch on the riser.
4. Hold the GPU card by the edges and pull the card from the riser.
5. Disconnect the GPU power cable from the GPU card.

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 Figure 2. Removing GPU from Riser 4

3. If removing the GPU permanently, install a filler bracket.

4. Install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion card
latch.

Figure 3. Installing the metal filler bracket

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Installing a GPU
Steps

1. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

Figure 1. Removing the filler bracket

2. To install the GPU on Riser 1:

1. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU card.
2. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser.
3. Insert the GPU into the riser until firmly seated.
4. Tilt the expansion card holder latch.
5. Press the card holder latch to secure the GPU card to the riser.

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 Figure 2. Installing GPU on Riser 1

3. To install the GPU on Riser 4:

1. Connect the GPU power cable to the GPU card.
2. Align the connector on the GPU with the connector on the riser.
3. Insert the GPU into the riser until firmly seated.
4. Tilt the expansion card holder latch.
5. Press the card holder latch to secure the GPU card to the riser.
6. Slide the expansion card latch on the riser.

Figure 3. Installing GPU on Riser 4

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Next steps

1. If removed, install the GPU air shroud.

NOTE: The GPU air shroud filler must be installed, if single-width GPU card or empty riser is used.

2. Install the full length expansion card riser.

3. Install the GPU air shroud top cover.
4. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing R1 and R4 paddle cards

R1 and R4 paddle cards are supported on 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe Gen4 (passive) configuration only.
Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

2. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.

NOTE: Observe the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.

3. Remove the paddle card cable from side wall bracket.

4. Disconnect the paddle card cables from the drive backplane.
Steps

Press the blue release tab on the paddle cards and holding the edges lift the paddle cards from the riser
connector on the system board.

Figure 1. Removing the R1 paddle card

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 Figure 2. Removing the R4 paddle card

Installing R1 and R4 paddle cards

R1 and R4 paddle cards are supported on 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe Gen4 (passive) configuration only.
Steps

1. Holding the edges, align the hole on the paddle cards with the guides on the system board.
2. Lower the paddle cards into place and press until the paddle card connector is fully seated on
the system board connector.

Figure 1. Installing the R1 paddle card

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 Figure 2. Installing the R4 paddle card

Next steps

1. Connect the paddle card cables to the drive backplane.

2. Insert the paddle card cable into the side wall bracket.
3. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.
4. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Optional serial COM port

Removing the serial COM port

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

2. If required, remove PCIe card from slot 7.

NOTE: The serial COM port is supported only in slot 4 or slot 8 of the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Loosen the captive screws on the system.

2. Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion
card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
3. Disconnect the serial COM port cable from the rear I/O board.

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 Figure 1. Disconnecting the serial COM port

4. Open the latch on the expansion card riser and slide the serial COM port out of the expansion
card riser.

Figure 2. Removing the Serial COM port

5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the serial COM port.

Installing the serial COM port

Steps

1. Open the latch on the expansion card riser and remove the filler bracket from the expansion card
riser.
2. Slide the serial COM port into the expansion card riser and close the latch.

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 Figure 1. Installing the serial COM port

3. Connect the serial COM port cable to the rear I/O board.
4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the
guides on the system board.
5. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card
riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.
6. Tighten the captive screws on the system.

Figure 2. Connecting the serial COM port

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

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 2. If required, install PCIe card to slot 7.

Optional VGA port for Direct Liquid Cooling module

Removing the VGA port

Prerequisites

1. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.

NOTE: VGA port is supported only in slot 4 of the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Loosen the captive screws on the system.

2. Press the blue release tab or blue button on the riser and holding the edges lift the expansion
card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
3. Disconnect the VGA port cable from the liquid cooling (LC) rear I/O board.

Figure 1. Disconnecting the VGA port cable

4. Open the latch on the expansion card riser and slide the VGA port out of the expansion card
riser.

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 Figure 2. Removing the VGA port

5. Install the filler bracket if not replacing the VGA port.

Installing the VGA port

Steps

1. Open the latch on the expansion card riser and remove the filler bracket from the expansion card
riser.
2. Slide the VGA port into the expansion card riser.

Figure 1. Installing the VGA port

3. Connect the VGA port cable to the LC rear I/O board.

4. Holding the edges or the touch points, align the holes on the expansion card riser with the
guides on the system board.
5. Lower the expansion card riser into place and press the touch points until the expansion card
riser connector is fully seated on the system board connector.

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 6. Tighten the captive screws on the system.

Figure 2. Connecting the VGA port cable

Next steps

1. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.

Optional BOSS-N1 module

Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank

The removal of the BOSS-N1 module blank from the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is
similar.
Steps

Use a screwdriver to push out the blank from the BOSS-N1 module bay.

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 Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 module blank

Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank

The installation of the BOSS-N1 module blank to the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is
similar.
Steps

Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing the BOSS-N1 module blank

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Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank
The removal of the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank from the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is
similar.
Steps

Press and pull the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank out from the BOSS-N1 module.

Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

The installation of the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank to the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is
similar.
Steps

Align the blank with the BOSS-N1 module bay and push it into the bay until it clicks into place.

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 Figure 1. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier blank

Removing the BOSS-N1 module

The removal of the BOSS-N1 module from the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is similar.
Steps

1. Pull and lift the BOSS-N1 card carrier retention latch lock to open.
2. Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier out.

Figure 1. Removing the BOSS-N1 card carrier

3. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the M.2
NVMe SSD to the BOSS-N1 card carrier.

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 4. Slide the M.2 NVMe SSD out from the BOSS-N1 card carrier.

Figure 2. Removing the M.2 NVMe SSD

5. Disconnect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable from the system board.
6. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver remove the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw that secures the BOSS-
N1 module on Riser 1.
7. Slide the BOSS-N1 module towards the front of the chassis and lift the module.

Figure 3. Removing the BOSS-N1 module

8. Press the metal clip to remove the BOSS-N1 signal cable from the BOSS-N1 module.
9. Remove the BOSS-N1 power cable from the BOSS-N1 module.

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 Figure 4. Removing the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable from the BOSS-N1 module

Installing the BOSS-N1 module

The installation of the BOSS-N1 module to the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is similar.
Steps

1. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS-N1 module.

Figure 1. Connecting the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the BOSS-N1 module

2. Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.
3. Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally towards the rear of the system
until firmly seated.
4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm
screw.
5. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.

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 Figure 2. Installing the BOSS-N1 module

6. Align the M.2 NVMe SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
7. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
8. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 NVMe SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with
the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.

Figure 3. Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD

9. Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier into the BOSS-N1 module slot.
10. Close the BOSS-N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.

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 Figure 4. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier

System battery

Replacing the system battery

Prerequisites

1. If applicable, disconnect the power or data cables from the expansion cards.
2. Remove the expansion card risers.
Steps

1. To remove the battery:

1. Use a plastic scribe to pry out the system battery.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the battery connector, you must firmly support the connector while
installing or removing a battery.

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 Figure 1. Removing the system battery

2. To install a new system battery:

1. Hold the battery with the positive side facing up and slide it under the securing tabs.
2. Press the battery into the connector until it snaps into place.

Figure 2. Installing the system battery

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card risers.

2. If applicable, connect the cables to one or more expansion cards.

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 Optional internal USB card

Removing the internal USB card

Prerequisites

1. Remove the expansion card risers.

Steps

1. Holding the blue tag, lift the internal USB card to disconnect from the connector on the system
board.
2. Remove the USB memory key from the internal USB card.

Figure 1. Removing the internal USB card

Installing the internal USB card

Steps

1. Connect the USB key to the internal USB card.

NOTE: For information about the exact location of USB on system board, see System board
jumpers and connectors section.

2. Align the internal USB card with the connector on the system board and press firmly until the
internal USB card is seated.

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 Figure 1. Installing the internal USB card

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card risers.

Intrusion switch

Removing the intrusion switch module

Prerequisites

1. Remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the rear I/O board.
2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw on the intrusion switch module.
3. Slide the intrusion switch module out of the slot on the system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Removing the intrusion switch module

Installing the intrusion switch module

Steps

1. Align and slide the intrusion switch module into the slot in the system until firmly seated.
2. Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screw on the intrusion switch module.
3. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the connector on the rear I/O board.

Figure 1. Installing the intrusion switch module

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Next steps

1. Install the expansion card riser.

Optional OCP card

Removing the OCP card

Prerequisites

1. Remove the expansion card riser.

Steps

1. Open the blue latch to disengage the OCP card.

2. Push the OCP card towards the rear end of the system to disconnect from the connector on the
system board.
3. Slide the OCP card out of the slot on the system.

Figure 1. Removing the OCP card

4. If the OCP card is not going to be replaced, install a filler bracket .

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 Figure 2. Installation of filler bracket

Installing the OCP card

Steps

1. If installed, remove the filler bracket.

Figure 1. Removal of filler bracket

2. Open the blue latch on the system board.

3. Slide the OCP card into the slot in the system.
4. Push until the OCP card is connected to the connector on the system board.

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 5. Close the blue latch to lock the OCP card to the system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 2. Installing the OCP card

Next steps

1. Install the expansion card riser.

Power supply unit

NOTE: For information about DC PSU cabling instructions, go to
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Rack Servers > PowerEdgeR760 > Select This Product
> Documentation > Manuals and Documents > Cabling instructions for – 48 – 60 V DC power
supply.

Removing a power supply unit blank

Steps

Pull the blank out of the system.

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 Figure 1. Removing a power supply unit blank

Installing a power supply unit blank

Steps

Align the PSU blank with the PSU bay and push it into the PSU bay until it clicks into place.

Figure 1. Installing a power supply unit blank

Removing a power supply unit adapter

Remove the PSU adapter, when installing PSU with 86 mm wide form factor.
Steps

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw and remove the power supply unit adapter.

Figure 1. Removing a power supply unit adapter

Installing a power supply unit adapter

Steps

1. Align and insert the power supply unit adapter.

2. Using a phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screw.

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 Figure 1. Installing a power supply unit adapter

Removing a power supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet and from the PSU that you intend to remove.
2. Remove the cable from the strap on the PSU handle.
3. Unlatch and lift or remove the optional cable management accessory if it interferes with the PSU
removal.

NOTE: For information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while
the system is in a rack, see the system’s cable management arm documentation at
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Steps

Press the release latch and holding the PSU handle, slide the PSU out of the bay.

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 Figure 1. Removing a power supply unit

Installing a power supply unit

Steps

Slide the PSU into the PSU bay until the release latch snaps into place.

Figure 1. Installing a power supply unit

Next steps

1. If you have unlatched or removed the cable management accessory, reinstall or relatch it. For
information about the cable management when the PSU is removed or installed while the system
is in the rack, see the system’s cable management accessory documentation at
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
2. Connect the power cable to the PSU, and plug the cable into a power outlet.

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 CAUTION: When connecting the power cable to the PSU, secure the cable to the PSU with the
strap.

Trusted Platform Module

Upgrading the Trusted Platform Module

Removing the TPM

Steps

1. Locate the TPM connector on the system board. For more information, see system board
connectors .
2. Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with
the TPM module.
3. Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
4. Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release
it from the system board.
5. Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.

Installing the TPM

Steps

1. To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
2. Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the
system board.
3. Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
4. Replace the screw that secures the TPM to the system board.

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 Figure 1. Installing the TPM

Initializing TPM for users

Steps

1. Initialize the TPM.

For more information, see Initializing the TPM for users.
2. The TPM Status changes to Enabled, Activated.

Initializing the TPM 2.0 for users

Steps

1. While booting your system, press F2 to enter System Setup.

2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security Settings.
3. From the TPM Security option, select On.
4. Save the settings.
5. Restart your system.

System board

Removing the system board

Prerequisites

CAUTION: If you are using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) with an encryption key, you may be
prompted to create a recovery key during program or System Setup. Be sure to create and safely
store this recovery key. If you replace this system board, you must supply the recovery key when
you restart your system or program before you can access the encrypted data on your drives.

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 1. Remove the following components:
1. Air shroud
2. Cooling fan cage assembly
3. Side wall bracket
4. Memory modules
5. Serial COM port (if installed)
6. VGA port (if installed)
7. Expansion card risers
8. Rear drive module
9. Processor and heat sink module or Direct Liquid Cooling module
10. R1 and R4 paddle cards (if installed)
11. BOSS-N1 module
12. GPU air shroud (if installed)
13. Internal USB card (if installed)
14. OCP card (if installed)
15. Power supply units (PSU)
16. Disconnect all the cables from the system board and make note of all the cable
connections.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other
components.

Steps

1. Using the system board holder and plunger, slide the system board towards the front of the
system.
2. At a tilted angle, lift the system board out of the chassis.

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 Figure 1. Removing the system board

Installing the system board

Steps

1. Holding the system board holder and plunger, lower the system board at a tilted angle into the
system.
2. Slide the system board towards the rear of the chassis until the connectors are firmly seated in
the slots.

Figure 1. Installing the system board

Next steps

1. Replace the following components:

1. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

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 NOTE: The TPM Module must be replaced only while installing new system board.

2. Internal USB card (if removed)

3. OCP card (if removed)
4. Processor and heat sink module or Direct Liquid Cooling module
5. Memory modules
6. R1 and R4 paddle cards (if removed)
7. GPU air shroud (if removed)
8. Expansion card risers
9. Rear drive module
10. VGA port (if removed)
11. Serial COM port (if removed)
12. BOSS-N1 module
13. Side wall bracket
14. Cooling fan cage assembly
15. Air shroud
16. Power supply units (PSU)
2. Reconnect all cables to the system board.
3. Power on the system.
4. The Easy Restore feature restores several configuration settings, most notably the Service Tag,
iDRAC Licenses, and OEM ID Modules (if needed for the last two). See the Restoring the
system by using the Easy Restore feature page. When the system board is booted for the first
time, it presents a screen with settings it can restore.

NOTE: If for any reason Easy Restore does not run, you must enter the service tag manually. See
the Update the Service Tag page. Other configuration issues are done manually, for instance
importing iDRAC License through iDRAC GUI.

5. If you are not using Easy Restore, import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For
more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
6. If there is a failure to restore the cooling type setting, choose the system cooling type from the
Cooling setting BIOS window as shown in the figure below:

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 Figure 2. Cooling setting BIOS

o If the system does not have Liquid cooling parts and has air cooling parts, press N.
o If the system has Liquid cooling parts, press Y.

CAUTION:
▪ If the user does not press any key in 15 seconds, the system continues the POST boot
sequence and operates in Air cooling mode. However, the cooling setting BIOS prompt
screen appears at every boot until the user sets the cooling mode.
▪ If the user accidently presses Y to enable Liquid cooling mode on an air cooling system,
iDRAC detects "Inlet fan temperature error". Contact Technical support to resolve this
issue.

7. Update the BIOS version.

NOTE:
o The RACADM command RACADM sslresetcfg is used to generate a new SSL
certificate with service tag providing the unique Common Name (CN). If the certificate is not
generated at time of service, inform the customer or technical support so they can follow
up.
o RACADM must be installed. If RACADM is not installed, download and install Dell iDRAC
tools for Microsoft Windows from Drivers and Download page for PowerEdgeR760. For
more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals > iDRAC9 >iDRAC9 (select latest available series)
>Select This Product > Documentation >Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9
RACADM CLI Guide.

8. Reenable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

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 9. Let the system boot.

NOTE: If this system board replacement is for an OEM-branded product, see the reference material
link below:
o Internal link:PowerEdge OEM Branding > Update the System Board for OEM Branding

NOTE: If this system board replacement is for a Dell-branded product with a Windows embedded
OS, do not exit manufacturing mode before you install the Dell Branded Embedded (DBE) Module.

NOTE: If you are unable to access the above link, log in to Oracle Knowledge first, then see
SLN294158.

NOTE: If this replacement is a non-OEM system board or if you have already installed the proper
Identity Module: At the prompt press <A> to turn off manufacturing mode. For more information
about manufacturing mode, see the Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode section or consult Dell
technical support for further assistance.

Restoring the system using Easy Restore

The Easy Restore feature enables you to restore your service tag, license, UEFI configuration, and the
system configuration data after replacing the system board. All data is backed up in a backup flash
device automatically. If BIOS detects a new system board, and the service tag in the backup flash
device, BIOS prompts the user to restore the backup information.
About this task

Below is a list of options/steps available:

• Restore the service tag, license, and diagnostics information, press Y

• Navigate to the Lifecycle Controller based restore options, press N
• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10

NOTE: When the restore process is complete, BIOS prompts to restore the system configuration
data.

• Restore data from a previously created Hardware Server Profile, press F10
• To restore the system configuration data, press Y
• To use the default configuration settings, press N
•

NOTE: After the restore process is complete, system reboots.

Manually update the Service Tag

After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to manually enter the Service
Tag, using System Setup.
About this task

If you know the system service tag, use the System Setup menu to enter the service tag.

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Steps

1. Power on the system.

2. To enter the System Setup, press F2.
3. Click Service Tag Settings.
4. Enter the service tag.

NOTE: You can enter the service tag only when the Service Tag field is empty. Ensure that you
enter the correct service tag. Once the service tag is entered, it cannot be updated or changed.

5. Click OK.

LOM card and rear I/O board

Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board

Prerequisites

1. Remove the system board.

NOTE: The procedure to remove the liquid cooling rear I/O board and rear I/O board is the same.

Steps

1. Using a Phillips # 2 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
card and rear I/O board to the system board.
2. Holding the edges, pull the LOM card or rear I/O board to disconnect from the connector on the
system board.

Figure 1. Removing the LOM card and rear I/O board

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 Figure 2. Removing the LOM card and liquid cooling rear I/O board

Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board

Steps

1. Align the connectors and slots on the LOM card or rear I/O board with the connector and
standoffs on the system board.
2. Press the LOM card or rear I/O board until firmly seated on the system board connector.
3. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the LOM card or rear I/O board to the system board with
screws.

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 Figure 1. Installing the LOM card and rear I/O board

Figure 2. Installing the LOM card and Liquid cooling rear I/O board

Next steps

1. Install the system board.

Control panel

Removing the right control panel

Prerequisites

1. Remove the drive backplane cover.

2. If installed, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
3. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
4. Remove the side wall bracket.
Steps

1. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the right control panel and
cable cover to the system.
2. Remove the cable cover away from the system.
3. Disconnect the right control panel cable and the VGA cable from the connectors on the system
board.
4. Holding the right control panel and VGA cable assembly, slide the right control panel out of the
system.

NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable assembly as you remove the right control panel from the
system.

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 NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the right control panel

Installing the right control panel

Steps

1. Align and slide the right control panel into the slot on the system.
2. Route the right control panel cable through the side wall of the system.
3. Align and slide the right control panel cable cover in the slot on the system.

NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

4. Connect the right control panel cable and VGA cable to the connectors on the system board.
5. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws that secure the right control panel and the
cable cover to the system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the right control panel

Next steps

1. Install the side wall bracket.

2. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.
3. Install the drive backplane cover.
4. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud

Removing the left control panel

Prerequisites

1. Remove the drive backplane cover.

2. If installed, remove the air shroudor remove the GPU air shroud.
3. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
4. Remove the side wall bracket.
Steps

1. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the left control panel and the
cable cover to the system.
2. Remove the cable cover away from the system.
3. Disconnect the control panel cable from the connector on the system board.
4. Holding the cable, slide the left control panel out of the system.

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 NOTE: Observe the routing of the cable as you remove the left control panel from the system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

Figure 1. Removing the left control panel

Installing the left control panel

Steps

1. Align and slide the left control panel in the slot on the system.
2. Route the left control panel cable through the side wall of the system.
3. Align and slide the left control panel cable cover in the slot on the system.

NOTE: Route the cable properly to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.

4. Connect the left control panel cable to the connector on the system board .
5. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the left control panel and the
cable cover to the system.

NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for
representation of sequence.

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 Figure 1. Installing the left control panel

Next steps

1. Install the side wall bracket.

2. Install the cooling fan cage assembly.
3. Install the drive backplane cover.
4. If removed, install the air shroudor install the GPU air shroud

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Appendix 1: LCD panel
The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is
functioning correctly or requires attention. The LCD panel is used to configure or view the iDRAC IP
address of the system. For information about the event and error messages generated by the system
firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to qrl.dell.com > Look Up >Error Code, type
the error code, and then click Look it up..

The LCD panel is available only on the optional front bezel. The optional front bezel is hot pluggable.

The status and conditions of the LCD panel are outlined here:

• The LCD backlight is white during normal operating conditions.

• If there is an issue, the LCD backlight turns amber and displays an error code followed by
descriptive text.

NOTE: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD turns amber
regardless of whether the system is powered on or off.

• When the system powers off and there are no errors, the LCD enters the standby mode after five
minutes of inactivity. Press any button on the LCD to power it on.
• If the LCD panel stops responding, remove the bezel and reinstall it.
• The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is powered off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD
panel, or other tools.

Figure 1. LCD panel features

Table 1. LCD panel features The table describes the LCD panel buttons: Left, Select and Right, and their
functions.

Item Button or Description

display

1 Left Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.

2 Select Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.

3 Right Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments.

During message scrolling:
4. Press and hold the right button to increase scrolling speed.

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 5. Release the button to stop.

NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45
seconds of inactivity, the display starts scrolling.

4 LCD display Displays the system information, status, and error messages or iDRAC IP address.

Viewing Home screen

The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed
during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system turns off
and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button
on the LCD to turn it on.
Steps

1. To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right).
2. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:

1. Press and hold the navigation button till the up arrow is displayed.

2. Navigate to the Home icon using the up arrow .

3. Select the Home icon.
4. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

Setup menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.

Table 1. Setup menu The following table describes the setup menu options.

Option Description

iDRAC Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available
fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view
domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.

Set Select SEL to view LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the SEL.
error This enables you to match an LCD message with an SEL entry. Select Simple to view LCD error
messages in a simplified user-friendly description. For information about the event and error
messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to
qrl.dell.com > Look Up >Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up..

Set Select the default information to be displayed on the Home screen. See View Home menu
home section for the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.

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 View menu
NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before
proceeding to the next action.

Table 1. View menu this table describes the View menu.

Option Description

iDRAC IP Displays the IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC9. Addresses include DNS (Primary and
Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet).

MAC Displays the MAC addresses for iDRAC, iSCSI, or Network devices.

Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system.

Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system.

Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be
configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Temperature Displays the temperature of the system in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The display format can be
configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.

Appendix 2: Cable routings

Figure 1. Configuration 0: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

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Table 1. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 1 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power

connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal

connector) connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal

connector) connector)

Figure 2. Configuration 1: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 2. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power

connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal

connector) connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal

connector) connector)

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 Figure 3. Configuration 2: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 3. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 1 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal

connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (rear
connector) backplane signal connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power

connector)

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 Figure 4. Configuration 3: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 4. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal

connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (rear
connector) backplane signal connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power

connector)

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 Figure 5. Configuration 4: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 5. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 1 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

5 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

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 Figure 6. Configuration 5: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 6. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 2 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

5 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

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 Figure 7. Configuration 6: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 7. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with APERC in Riser 2 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal

connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector) and BP_DST_SB1 (rear
connector) backplane signal connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

4 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power

connector)

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 Figure 8. Configuration 7: 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 8. 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with APERC in Riser 2 This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

3 SL4_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_PB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

4 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA2 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_PB2 (rear backplane signal connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1_PB1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SB1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

controller connector)

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 Figure 9. Configuration 8: 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 9. 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

2 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

3 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

and SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system and BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal
board) connector)

4 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

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 Figure 10. Configuration 9: 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H755N)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 10. 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H755N) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H755 should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

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 Figure 11. Configuration 10: 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 11. 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H965i should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

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 Figure 12. Configuration 11: 8 x 2.5-inch Universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 12. 8 x 2.5-inch Universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

3 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

4 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

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 Figure 13. Configuration 12: 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H755N)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 13. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H755N) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

5 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

8 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

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 NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplanes with fPERC H755 should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

Figure 14. Configuration 13: 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 14. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL2_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

2 SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

3 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

4 SL6_CPU2_PA3 (signal connector BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

5 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

on system board) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

7 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

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 on system board)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

9 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

10 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

on system board)

Figure 15. Configuration 14: 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 15. 16 x 2.5-inch NVMe RAID with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

2 SL2_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

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5 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and
connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

6 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

7 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

8 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

9 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

10 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplanes with fPERC H965i should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

Figure 16. Configuration 15: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 16. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

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1 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller
board) connector)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

4 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

Figure 17. Configuration 16: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i)

Table 17. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

2 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

3 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

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 Figure 18. Configuration 17: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 18. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL2_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

3 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

6 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA2 (fPERC input connector)

board)

7 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB2 (fPERC input connector)

board)

8 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

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 Figure 19. Configuration 18: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 19. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL2_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

3 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

7 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

9 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

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10 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_BA2 (backplane signal connector)
board)

Figure 20. Configuration 19: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 20. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

2 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board)

3 SL6_CPU2_PA3 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

board)

4 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

6 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

7 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

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8 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

9 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

Figure 21. Configuration 20: 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 21. 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

2 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

3 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

4 SL6_CPU2_PA3 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

5 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

7 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

8 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

9 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system board) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

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10 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

11 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

Figure 22. Configuration 21: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots and fPERC
(H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 22. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots and fPERC (H965i) This
table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

3 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

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 connector)

7 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

9 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

Figure 23. Configuration 22: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 23. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

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 connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

Figure 24. Configuration 23: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 24. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

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7 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and
on system board) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

8 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

Figure 25. Configuration 24: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 25. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

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6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)
connector)

7 BP_SRC_SA2 (backplane expander BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

signal connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

8 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

Figure 26. Configuration 25: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 26. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) This table shows
connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

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5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)
connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 BP_SRC_SA2 (backplane expander BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

signal connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

8 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

Figure 27. Configuration 26: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 27. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (H965i) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)
connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector BP_DST_PA2 (rear backplane signal connector) and

on system board) BP_DST_PB2 (rear backplane signal connector)

8 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector BP_DST_PA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

on system board) BP_DST_PB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

9 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

Figure 28. Configuration 27: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 28. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and APERC in Riser 1 This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

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 board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector) connector)

Figure 29. Configuration 28: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 29. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and APERC in Riser 2 This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

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 connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector) connector)

Figure 30. Configuration 29: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC
(H965i) and APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 30. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and
APERC in Riser 1 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

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6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)
connector)

7 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

8 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 31. Configuration 30: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC
(H965i) and APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 31. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (H965i) and
APERC in Riser 2 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

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5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)
connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

8 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 32. Configuration 31: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slot and fPERC (H965i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 32. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slot and fPERC (H965i) This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

2 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 SL6_CPU2_PA3 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

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4 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

7 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

8 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

9 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

Figure 33. Configuration 32: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slot and fPERC
(HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 33. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal slot (SAS/SATA/NVMe) and fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)

board) and SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

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2 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

3 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

4 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

5 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

connector)
NOTE: Tightening the connector screws
secures the connector end.

7 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

Figure 34. Configuration 33: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 34. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table shows connector
information

Order From To

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1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander

signal connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander

signal connector)
NOTE: Tightening the connector screws secures
the connector end.

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

Figure 35. Configuration 34: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 35. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table
shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

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3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)
connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

NOTE: Tightening the connector

screws secures the connector end.

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 36. Configuration 35: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 36. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This
table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

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2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)
system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

NOTE: Tightening the connector

screws secures the connector end.

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

7 BP_SRC_SA2 (backplane expander signal BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and
connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 37. Configuration 36: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 37. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This
table shows connector information

Order From To

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1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

NOTE: Tightening the connector

screws secures the connector end.

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

7 BP_SRC_SA2 (backplane expander signal BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and
connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 38. Configuration 37: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 38. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4 x 2.5-inch NVMe with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) This table
shows connector information

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Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

NOTE: Tightening the connector

screws secures the connector end.

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_PB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

8 SL11_CPU1_PB7 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA2 (rear backplane signal connector) and

system board) BP_DST_PB2 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 39. Configuration 38: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) and
APERC in Riser 1

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 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 39. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) and APERC in
Riser 1 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander

signal connector)
NOTE: Tightening the connector screws secures
the connector end.

4 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander

connector) signal connector)

Figure 40. Configuration 39: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) and
APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 40. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) and APERC in

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Riser 2 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system board) CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input

connector)

3 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander

signal connector)
NOTE: Tightening the connector screws secures
the connector end.

4 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander

connector) signal connector)

Figure 41. Configuration 40: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC
(HBA355i, H355, H755) and APERC in Riser 1

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 41. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755) and APERC in Riser 1 This table shows connector information

Order From To

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1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

7 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 42. Configuration 41: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC
(HBA355i, H355, H755) and APERC in Riser 2

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 42. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA dual controller with fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755) and APERC in Riser 2 This table shows connector information

Order From To

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1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)
connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

7 CTRL_SRC_SA1_PA1 (adapter PERC BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and

controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

Figure 43. Configuration 42: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots and fPERC
(HBA355i, H355, H755)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 43. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 8 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots and fPERC (HBA355i, H355,
H755) This table shows connector information

Order From To

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1 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector)
board) and SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on and BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal
system board) connector)

2 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on system CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

board)

3 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal

connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller connector) BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal

connector)
NOTE: Tightening the connector screws
secures the connector end.

6 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

7 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on system BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

board)

8 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power connector) BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

Figure 44. Configuration 43: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 4 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots + 4 x 2.5-inch
SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i)

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 44. 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA with 4 universal (SAS/SATA/NVMe) slots+ 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA

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with fPERC (HBA355i) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

system board)

3 CTRL_SRC_SB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SB1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_SA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane expander signal connector)

connector)

NOTE: Tightening the connector

screws secures the connector end.

5 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

6 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

8 SIG_PWR_0 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (rear backplane power connector)

connector)

9 BP_SRC_SA2 (backplane expander signal BP_DST_SA1 (rear backplane signal connector) and
connector) BP_DST_SB1 (rear backplane signal connector)

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 Figure 45. Configuration 44: 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) + 8 x NVMe RAID
with fPERC (H755N))

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 45. 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) + 8 x NVMe RAID with
fPERC (H755N)) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

6 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H755N should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

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 Figure 46. Configuration 45: 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) + 8 x NVMe RAID
with fPERC (H965i))

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 46. 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (HBA355i, H355, H755) + 8 x NVMe RAID with
fPERC (H965i)) This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

4 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

5 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

6 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

7 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

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 NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H965i should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

Figure 47. Configuration 46: 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) + 8 x NVMe RAID with fPERC
(H755N))

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 47. 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) + 8 x NVMe RAID with fPERC (H755N)) This
table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

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7 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and
connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H755N should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

Figure 48. Configuration 47: 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) + 8 x NVMe RAID with fPERC
(H965i))

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 48. 16 x 2.5-inch (8 x SAS/SATA with fPERC (H965i) + 8 x NVMe RAID with fPERC (H965i)) This
table shows connector information

Order From To

1 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

2 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

3 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

4 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_SA1 (backplane signal connector)

connector)

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5 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)
connector)

6 CTRL_SRC_PB1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

7 CTRL_SRC_PA1 (fPERC controller BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

connector) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

8 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PA1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

9 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector CTRL_DST_PB1 (fPERC input connector)

on system board)

NOTE: An 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe backplane with fPERC H965i should be assembled outside and
inserted into the system, along with all necessary cables.

Figure 49. Configuration 48: 24 x 2.5-inch (NVMe Gen4) Passive

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 49. 24 x 2.5-inch (NVMe Gen4) Passive This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 IO_RISER4(CPU2) (Riser 4 connector BP_DST_PA1 (backplane signal connector) and

on system board) BP_DST_PB1 (backplane signal connector)

2 SL1_CPU2_PA1 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA2 (backplane signal connector)

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 system board)

3 SL2_CPU2_PB1 (signal connector on BP_DST_PB2 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

4 SL5_CPU2_PB3 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA3 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

5 SL6_CPU2_PA3 (signal connector on BP_DST_PB3 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

6 SIG_PWR_1 (system board power BP_PWR_1 (backplane power connector)

connector)

7 SL3_CPU1_PA2 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA4 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

8 SL4_CPU1_PB2 (signal connector on BP_DST_PB4 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

9 SL7_CPU1_PB4 (signal connector on BP_DST_PA5 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

10 SL8_CPU1_PA4 (signal connector on BP_DST_PB5 (backplane signal connector)

system board)

11 SIG_PWR_2 (system board power BP_PWR_2 (backplane power connector)

connector)

12 IO_RISER1(CPU1) (Riser 1 connector BP_DST_PA6 (backplane signal connector) and

on system board) BP_DST_PB6 (backplane signal connector)

Figure 50. Configuration 49: BOSS-N1 module in Riser 1

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 NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 50. BOSS-N1 module in Riser 1 This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 BOSS_PWR_MB (BOSS power connector on system BOSS_PWR (BOSS module power

board) connector)

2 SL12_PCH_PA6 (signal connector on system board) BOSS (BOSS module signal connector)

NOTE: The BOSS-N1 power and signal cables are routed beneath Riser 1 and ensure not to
damage the cables.

Figure 51. Configuration 50: BOSS-N1 module in 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module

NOTE: Follow the sequential order as shown in the table to remove the cables, to install the cables
follow the reverse sequential order.

Table 51. BOSS-N1 module in 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module This table shows connector information

Order From To

1 BOSS_PWR_MB (BOSS power connector on system BOSS_PWR (BOSS module power

board) connector)

2 SL12_PCH_PA6 (signal connector on system board) BOSS (BOSS module signal connector)

NOTE: The BOSS-N1 signal cable is routed beneath rear drive module and ensure not to damage
the cable.

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Appendix 3: System board jumpers and connectors

Figure 1. System board jumpers and connectors

Table 1. System board jumpers and connectors System board jumpers and connectors

Item Connector Description

1. Rear_I/O_connector Rear I/O connector

2. J_R3_PCIE_PWR Riser 3 power connector

3. IO_RISER3 (CPU2) Riser 3

4 B9, B1, B15, B7, B11, B3, B13, B5 DIMM for CPU 2 channels A, B, C, D

5. SL10_PCH_SA1 SATA connector 10

6. IO_RISER2_A (CPU1) and IO_RISER2_B (CPU2) Riser 2

7. TPM TPM connector

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8. OCP OCP NIC 3.0 connector

9. SL13_CPU1_PB7 PCIe connector 13

10. BATTERY Coin cell battery

11. LOM_Connector LOM connector

12. IDSDM/Internal USB IDSDM/Internal USB connector

13. SL11_CPU1_PB7 PCIe connector 11

14. IO_RISER1 (CPU1) Riser 1

15. SIG_PWR_0 Power connector 0 - use for BP only

16. BOSS_PWR BOSS card power

17. PSU1_SIG PUCK sideband signal for Riser 1 GPU

18. SL12_PCH_PA6 PCIe connector 12

19. FRONT_VIDEO Front VGA

20. PWR1_A For power cable

21. PWR1_B For Riser 1 GPU power

22. CPU 1 Processor 1

23. A9, A1, A15, A7, A11, A3, A13, A5 DIMM for CPU 1 channels A, B, C, D

24. SL8_CPU1_PA4 PCIe connector 8

25. RGT_CP Right control panel connector

26. FAN_2U6 Fan 6 connector

27. SIG_PWR_2 Power connector 2 - use for BP only

28. SL7_CPU1_PB4 PCIe connector 7

29. FAN_2U5 Fan 5 connector

30. SL4_CPU1_PB2 PCIe connector 4

31. FAN_2U4 Fan 4 connector

32. SL3_CPU1_PA2 PCIe connector 3

33. SIG_PWR_1 Power connector 2 - use for BP only

34. SL6_CPU2_PA3 PCIe connector 6

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35. FAN_2U3 Fan 3 connector

36. SL5_CPU2_PB3 PCIe connector 5

37. FAN_2U2 Fan 2 connector

38. SL2_CPU2_PB1 PCIe connector 2

39. FAN_2U1 Fan 1 connector

40. SL1_CPU2_PA1 PCIe connector 1

41. PWRD_EN and NVRAM_CLR Jumper

42. LFT_CP Left control panel connector

43. A8, A16, A2, A10, A6, A14, A4, A12 DIMMs for CPU 1 channels H, G, F, E

44. CPU 2 Processor 2

45. B8, B16, B2, B10, B6, B14, B4, B12 DIMMs for CPU 2 channels H, G, F, E

46. PWR2_B For Riser 4 GPU power

47. PWR2_A For power cable

48. PSU2_SIG PUCK sideband signal for Riser 4 GPU

49. IO_RISER4 (CPU2) Riser 4

50. SL9_CPU2_PA5 PCIe connector 9

51. BAT_SIG Battery signal connector

Appendix 4: Troubleshooting Manufacturing Mode

The system should remain in manufacturing mode until all service has been completed. After the system
board has been replaced, the following message may be displayed upon boot:

If you have already installed the proper Identity Module, at the prompt press A to turn off manufacturing
mode.

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The following message indicates that manufacturing mode has been successfully cleared:

MANUFACTURING MODE will be cleared before the next boot.

System reboot required for normal operation.

Reboot the system and verify that the BIOS MANUFACTURING MODE detected message is not
displayed.

Appendix 5: Viewing Home screen

The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed
during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system turns off
and there are no errors, LCD enters the standby mode after five minutes of inactivity. Press any button
on the LCD to turn it on.
Steps

1. To view the Home screen, press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right).
2. To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, complete the following steps:

1. Press and hold the navigation button till the up arrow is displayed.

2. Navigate to the Home icon using the up arrow .

3. Select the Home icon.
4. On the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

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