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7.Replace the expansion-card latch.

7.Replace the expansion-card latch.

8.To install a full-length card, use the supports provided on the cooling shroud.

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

NOTE: When installing a GPU card on riser 2 or riser 3 (default), connect the GPU card power cable to the power connector on the riser.

10.Close the system.

11.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

12.Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion-Card Riser 1

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: The expansion-card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.

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

2.Open the system.

3.Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.

4.Remove the expansion-card riser.

5.Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.

6.Press tab B and rotate the latch down.

7.Remove the expansion card from the expansion-card riser.

8.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and close the expansion-card latch.

NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.

9.Reinstall the expansion-card riser.

10.Close the system.

11.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

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Contents Regulatory Model E14S Series Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owners ManualRegulatory Type: E14S001 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 2 Using The System Setup and Boot Manager Contents1 About Your System General Memory Module Installation Guidelines 3 Installing System ComponentsInstalling Memory Modules Internal USB Memory Key Optional Installing The Optional Hard-DriveBackplane Back 4 Troubleshooting Your SystemRemoving The Optional Hard-DriveBackplane Back Disabling A Forgotten Password 5 Using System Diagnostics6 Jumpers And Connectors 7 Technical SpecificationsAbout Your System Front-PanelFeatures And IndicatorsItem Item LCD Panel Features Set error Setup MenuHome Screen View MenuDiagnostic Indicators See Getting Help Electrical indicator ConditionHard-DriveIndicator Patterns PowerEdge R720 Back-PanelFeatures And IndicatorsIndicator, Button, or ConnectorItem NIC Indicator CodesIndicator, Button, or ConnectorPower Indicator Codes Other Information You May Need Choosing The System Boot Mode Using The System Setup and Boot ManagerUsing The System Setup Navigation Keys Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options Responding To Error MessagesSystem BIOS Screen System Setup Main ScreenSystem Information Screen Processor Settings Screen Memory settings screenMenu Item SATA Settings Screen Integrated devices screen Boot Settings ScreenSerial Communications Screen System Profile Settings Screen System Security Screen Miscellaneous Settings System And Setup Password FeaturesAssigning A System And/Or Setup Password To assign a system and/or setup password Using Your System Password To Secure Your System Entering The UEFI Boot ManagerOperating With A Setup Password Enabled Boot Manager Screen Using The Boot Manager Navigation KeysUEFI Boot Menu Embedded System Management iDRAC Settings UtilityEntering The iDRAC Settings Utility Changing The Thermal SettingsRemoving The Front Bezel Installing System ComponentsRecommended Tools Front Bezel OptionalOpening And Closing The System Installing The Front BezelOpening The System Closing The System Inside The Systemcooling-fanassembly Removing The Cooling Shroud Cooling ShroudSystem memory Installing The Cooling Shroud•number of DIMMs populated per channel DIMM Type General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesProcessor ProcessorMemory Sparing Mode-SpecificGuidelinesAdvanced ECC Lockstep Memory Optimized Independent Channel ModeMemory Mirroring Sample memory configurationsNumber of Removing Memory Modules 2.Open the system 3.Remove the cooling shroud Installing Memory Modules Hard Drives Removing A 2.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlank Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlankRemoving A 2.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlank Back Removing A 3.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlank Installing A 2.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlank BackInstalling A Hot-SwapHard Drive Installing A 3.5 Inch Hard-DriveBlankRemoving A Hot-SwapHard Drive Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard-DriveCarrier Optical Drive Optional Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard-DriveCarrierRemoving The Optical Drive Installing The Optical Drive Removing A Cooling Fan Cooling FansRemoving The Cooling-FanAssembly Installing A Cooling FanInternal USB Memory Key Optional Installing The Cooling-FanAssemblyReplacing The Internal USB Key PCIe Card HolderRemoving The PCIe Card Holder Installing The PCIe Card Holder Top Cover Lock Latch Installing The Top Cover Lock LatchOpening And Closing The PCIe Card Holder Latch Removing The Cable Retention Bracket Cable Retention BracketExpansion Card Installation Guidelines Installing The Cable Retention BracketExpansion Cards And Expansion-CardRisers Riser Converged expansion card 7.Replace the expansion-cardlatch expansion-cardriser 1 cage Removing Expansion-CardRisers expansion-cardslot chassis intrusion switch GPU Card Installation Guidelines Installing Expansion-CardRisersInstalling A GPU Card Removing A GPU Card Replacing An SD vFlash Card SD vFlash CardRemoving The vFlash Media Unit Installing The vFlash Media Unit Removing The Internal Dual SD Module Internal Dual SD ModuleInstalling The Internal Dual SD Module Removing An Internal SD Card Installing An Internal SD CardInternal SD Card Integrated Storage Controller CardRemoving The Integrated Storage Controller Card Network Daughter Card Installing The Integrated Storage Controller CardRemoving The Network Daughter Card Processors Installing The Network Daughter CardRemoving A Processor heat sink close-locksymbol Installing A Processor Power Supplies Removing An AC Power Supply Hot Spare FeatureInstalling An AC Power Supply Assembling And Connecting The Safety Ground Wire Wiring Instructions For A DC Power SupplyKit Contents Required WiresAssembling The DC Input Power Wires Removing A DC Power Supply Installing A DC Power Supply Replacing The System Battery System BatteryRemoving The Power Supply Blank Installing The Power Supply BlankHard-DriveBackplane Removing The Hard-DriveBackplane release tabs backplane signal cablebackplane power cable A backplane power cable Bsystem board 5.SAS connectors on the backplaneSAS connector mini PERC SAS on the cable retention bracketsystem board SAS connector on the system boardSAS connector on the backplane cable retention bracketx16 hard-drivebackplane backplane power cablesbackplane signal cable hard-drivebackplane connectorssystem board 5.SAS connectors on the backplaneSAS connector on the system board cable retention bracketrelease tab backplane power cablebackplane signal cable x8 hard-drivebackplanesystem board release tab hard-drivebackplane connectorsbackplane power cable backplane signal cablecable retention bracket release tabs 5.SAS backplane cable retention bracketsystem board integrated storage controller cardx24 hard-drivebackplane Installing The Hard-DriveBackplane Removing The Optional Hard-DriveBackplane Back pass-throughI2C cable Installing The Optional Hard-DriveBackplane Back Control Panel Board Removing The Control Panel PowerEdge R720Installing The Control Panel PowerEdge R720 Removing The Control Panel PowerEdge R720xd Installing The Control Panel PowerEdge R720xd Removing The I/O Panel PowerEdge R720xd System Board Installing The I/O Panel PowerEdge R720xdRemoving The System Board f.internal dual SD module Installing The System Board 5.Replace the following a.cable retention bracket d.internal USB key if installedf.all expansion-cardrisers g.cooling-fanassembly h.cooling shroud i.power supplysTroubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First-ForYou And Your System Troubleshooting System Startup FailureTroubleshooting A NIC Troubleshooting A Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting A Wet System Troubleshooting A Damaged System Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting The System BatteryTroubleshooting Cooling Problems Troubleshooting System Memory Troubleshooting Cooling FansTroubleshooting An SD Card Troubleshooting An Internal USB KeyTroubleshooting A Tape Backup Unit Troubleshooting An Optical DriveTroubleshooting A Hard Drive Troubleshooting A Storage Controller Troubleshooting Processors Troubleshooting Expansion CardsIf the problem persists, see Getting Help When To Use The Embedded System Diagnostics Using System DiagnosticsDell Online Diagnostics Dell Embedded System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostic Controls System Board Jumper Settings Jumpers And Connectors6J PS1 7J IDSDM 8J NDC 9J RISER 3A 10J RISER 3B System Board ConnectorsRiser 3 connector USB connector 1J_PS2 2J_SATA_CD 3J_SATA_TBU 4J_BP0 5J_TBU12J VIDEO REAR 13J COM1 14J IDRAC RJ45 15J CYC Item Disabling A Forgotten PasswordConnector Backplane signal connectorExpansion Bus Technical SpecificationsExpansion slots using riser card ProcessorDrives MemoryInternal Connectors BackDrives FrontExpanded Operating Temperature Relative Humidity EnvironmentalTemperature Temperature Continuous OperationParticulate Contamination EnvironmentalGaseous Contamination Viewing LCD Messages System Error MessagesSystem Messages LCD MessagesError Code See Getting Help Error CodeError Code Error Code Error Code <location> Error Code<location> <location> Error CodeHelp Error Codesee Getting Help Error CodeGetting Help Getting Help Error Codesee Getting Help Error Codesee Getting Help Error CodeSee Getting Help Error CodeError Code Error Code Warning Messages Diagnostic MessagesAlert Messages Contacting Dell Getting Help
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R720XD, R720 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd are powerful rack servers designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of data center applications. As part of Dell's 12th generation of PowerEdge servers, they come equipped with advanced features and technologies that cater to diverse workloads.

Both models are built on the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 family, supporting dual-socket configurations. This allows for an impressive maximum memory capacity of up to 768 GB with 32 DIMM slots, enabling efficient handling of memory-intensive applications. The R720 and R720xd are designed with efficiency in mind, allowing organizations to optimize their resource utilization while maintaining high performance.

One of the most noteworthy features of the R720 and R720xd is the flexible storage options. The R720 can accommodate up to 16 2.5-inch drives, while the R720xd extends this capacity to 24 2.5-inch drives or 12 3.5-inch drives, greatly enhancing storage scalability. This flexibility is essential for businesses with growing data needs, allowing them to configure the server according to their specific requirements.

Both servers come with the iDRAC7 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller), which provides advanced management capabilities. iDRAC7 enables IT administrators to remotely monitor and control the server, simplifying the management of hardware functions and system updates. The optional Lifecycle Controller further streamlines server deployment and management, offering integrated systems management capabilities.

In terms of networking, the R720 and R720xd support a variety of network interface cards, including 1 GbE and 10 GbE options. This ensures that organizations can select the right networking capabilities for their specific workload and performance requirements.

Power efficiency is another significant characteristic of these servers. Equipped with Dell’s Energy Smart technologies, they can reduce power consumption and operating costs. Features like power capping and efficient fan control help achieve optimal thermal management in the data center.

In summary, the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd are robust and versatile servers that offer exceptional performance for mission-critical applications. With their advanced processor support, memory capacity, flexible storage configurations, and comprehensive management features, they are well-suited for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.
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