Dell 2500 manual Installing Drives, Removing the Peripheral Bay, Installing the Peripheral Bay

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Installing Drives

Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2500 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide

Removing the Peripheral Bay

Connecting an External SCSI Tape Drive

Installing the Peripheral Bay

Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives

Interface Cables

Installing a Dell Host Adapter Card

SCSI Configuration Information

Installing a SCSI Backplane Daughter Card

Installing a Device That Uses the System's Integrated SCSI Controller

Configuring the Boot Device

Installing a Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card

 

Your system features an internal drive bay that contains up to six SCSI hard-disk drives. Your system also features a removable peripheral bay that incorporates two drive bays for installing additional SCSI hard-disk drives. Attached to the removable peripheral bay is a user-accessible, half-height, CD ROM drive and a 3.5-inch diskette drive, which is controlled by the IDE/diskette drive controller on the system board. Instructions are also included for upgrading the system by installing an optional SCSI backplane daughter card for split backplane operation, or a PERC host adapter card.

Removing the Peripheral Bay

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2.Open the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

3.Remove the system cover.

4.Remove the front fan assembly (see "Removing the Front Fan Assembly" in "Installing System Board Options").

5.Disconnect the interface cable from the interposer board attached to the CD-ROM/diskette drive.

6.Loosen the thumbscrew securing the peripheral bay to the chassis (see Figure 7-1).

NOTE: To slide the peripheral bay backward, you may need to disconnect the power cable on the SCSI backplane board.

Figure 7-1. Removing the Peripheral Bay

7. While grasping the peripheral bay handle, slide the peripheral bay backwards and lift the bay straight up to clear the chassis.

Installing the Peripheral Bay

1.Connect the interface cable from the system board to the CD-ROM/diskette drive interposer board.

2.While grasping the peripheral bay handle, lower the peripheral bay into the chassis.

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Contents Initial release January System Board Jumpers Jumpers and ConnectorsJumpers-A General Explanation JumpersSystem Board Connectors Scsi Backplane Board ConnectorsJumper Setting Description Interposer Board Connectors Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBack to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Cold cathode fluorescent tube Compact disc Adjusted decibels Direct currentCelsius Compact disc read-only memoryError checking and correction Direct memory accessDynamic random-access memory Expanded Memory SpecificationEmbedded server management Fahrenheit Electrostatic dischargeEnhanced small-device interface File allocation tableInterrupt request IdentificationIntegrated drive electronics Industry-Standard ArchitectureMilliampere-hours Megabytes Megabits Master boot recordLow voltage differential Meters Milliamperes Megabits per secondPower-supply distribution board Nonvolatile random-access memoryPower-on self-test Nickel-metal hydrideResource Configuration Utility Random-access memoryRandom-access memory digital-to-analog converter Synchronous dynamic random-access memoryUninterruptible power supply Static random-access memorySystem setup utility Universal Service Ordering Code VoltsExtended memory manager EXtended Memory SpecificationWatt-hours Zero insertion forceOther Documents You May Need Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty InformationIntroduction Getting HelpBack to Contents Indicators, Messages, and Codes Bezel IndicatorsFront-Panel Indicators and Features Back-Panel Features Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Indicator CodesAll three drive status indicators are off Redundant Power Supply FeaturesCondition Indicator Code Drive failedIndicator Indicator Code System MessagesMessage Cause Corrective Action Installed Nonbootable diskette is preventing the system from bootingDiskette drive From a bootable diskette Nvramclr jumper is Using the System Setup Program, in the Users Guide forFaulty application Restart the application FaultyKeyboard cable connector loose or Faulty diskette, diskette/CD-ROMDefective battery or faulty chip Faulty diskette or hard-disk driveTroubleshooting Your System Incorrect Time or Date settings orSystem Beep Codes Code Cause Corrective ActionDiagnostics Messages Alert Log Messages From the Dell OpenManage Server AgentPage Finding Software Solutions Installing and Configuring SoftwareUsing Software Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts IRQ Line Used By/AvailableWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Running the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell DiagnosticsDevice Groups Menu Options How to Use the Dell DiagnosticsHow to Use the Device Groups Menu Run TestsError Messages ConfigSelect Checking Specific System Problems Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First-For You and Your System External ConnectionsRemoving and Replacing the Front Bezel Start-Up RoutineSystem Orientation Look/Listen for ActionReplacing the Front Bezel Removing and Replacing the System CoverRemoving the Front Bezel Removing the System CoverChecking the Equipment Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Keyboard Replacing the System CoverTroubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceDevice connected to one of the serial ports is not working Troubleshooting the Integrated NIC Troubleshooting a Parallel PrinterTroubleshooting a USB Device Parallel printer is not workingInside the System NIC cannot communicate with netResponding to a Dell OpenManage Server Agent Alert Message Troubleshooting a Wet SystemTroubleshooting a Damaged System Liquid spills Splashes Excessive humidityTroubleshooting the System Battery Troubleshooting Redundant Power SuppliesTroubleshooting a Cooling Fan Troubleshooting Expansion Cards Removing a Cooling FanTroubleshooting System Memory Faulty memory module Faulty system boardTroubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the System Board Error message indicating a system board problemTroubleshooting a CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting an External Scsi Tape DriveTroubleshooting Hard-Disk Drives ¡ Hard drive failure indicator on the control panel lightsTroubleshooting an Integrated RAID Controller Troubleshooting a RAID Controller CardBack to Contents RAID battery connector Installing System Board OptionsConnector or Socket Description System battery connectorRemoving the Front Fan Assembly Replacing the Front Fan AssemblyRemoving and Replacing Fan Assemblies Removing the Back Fan Assembly Replacing the Back Fan AssemblyRemoving and Replacing Individual Fans Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsRemoving and Installing the Cooling Shroud Removing an Expansion CardRemoving the Cooling Shroud Removing and Installing a Power Supply Installing the Cooling ShroudMemory Upgrade Kits Memory Module Installation GuidelinesAdding Memory Performing a Memory Upgrade Total Desired Memory128 MB 64 MB None 256 MB 512 MB Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory ModulesMicroprocessor Upgrades Adding or Replacing a MicroprocessorMaintain proper thermal conditions Unpack the new microprocessor14. Pin-1 Identification 17. Installing the VRM 18. Installing the RAID Controller Memory Module Activating the Integrated RAID ControllerInstalling the RAID Battery Removing the RAID BatteryReplacing the System Battery 21. Installing the Battery Installing Drives Installing the Peripheral BayRemoving the Peripheral Bay Scsi ID Numbers Scsi Configuration InformationInterface Cables Device TerminationInstalling a Tape Drive That Uses a Controller Card Installing the Tape Drive Connecting an External Scsi Tape DriveInstalling Scsi Hard-Disk Drives Before You BeginInstalling a Scsi Hard-Disk Drive Removing a Scsi Hard-Disk DriveInstalling a Dell Host Adapter Card Installing a Scsi Backplane Daughter CardConfiguring the Boot Device Installing a Scsi Backplane Board Daughter CardTechnical Assistance Getting HelpHelp Overview Help ToolsProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceDell Contact Numbers Before You CallWebsite http//support.euro.dell.com Country Code City Code Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Belgium BrusselsDenmark Horsholm Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen 009Ireland Cherrywood Germany LangenHong Kong Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessLuxembourg Website http//support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulLatin America MacauPoland Warsaw New ZealandNorway Lysaker PortugalTaiwan Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva ThailandBack to Contents Back to Contents Figures Tables

2500 specifications

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