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Cabling the SAS RAID Controller

For a system with the optional SAS RAID controller daughter card installed, you can configure your system to use the 1x8 SAS backplane only or the 1x8 SAS backplane with the optional 1x2 SAS backplane installed. Cabling for each configuration is discussed in the following subsections. See your SAS RAID controller documentation for details on the different RAID levels supported for your configuration and the drive requirements for specific RAID types.

1x8 Drive Configuration

For a 1x8 drive configuration with no optional 1x2 backplane installed in the system, connect SAS_0 on the SAS controller daughter card to connector SAS_A on the 1x8 backplane. Connect SAS_1 on the SAS controller daughter card to connector SAS_B on the 1x8 backplane. See Figure 3-30.

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Contents

Hardware Owner’s Manual Dell PowerEdge 2900 SystemsDecember Notes, Notices, and Cautions1 About Your System Contents2 Using the System Setup Program Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu 3 Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Power Supply Blank Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 4 Troubleshooting Your SystemTroubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 5 Running the System DiagnosticsGetting Help Jumpers and ConnectorsAbout Your System system control panel rack System OrientationOther Information You May Need Accessing System Features During Startup Front-Panel Features and Indicators The identification buttons on the front and back panels green drive-activity indicator Hard-Drive Indicator Codesdrive-status indicator green Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off six seconds Connecting External Devices Back-Panel Features and IndicatorsPower supply status Power Indicator CodesThe NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network NIC Indicator CodesLCD Status Messages E1000 SYSTEM NAMEController User’s Guide for E1410Baseboard Management E1422 Table 1-6. LCD Status Messages continued E1A14 E2017 Fully Buffered DIMM FBD Removing LCD Status Messages Solving Problems Described by LCD Status MessagesSystem Messages Alert! Redundant memory Dual-rank DIMM paired with value expecting value Table 1-7. System Messages continuedvalue expecting value value expecting valueTable 1-7. System Messages continued PCI BIOS failed to install Table 1-7. System Messages continued Warning Messages Diagnostics MessagesAlert Messages memory configuration isAbout Your System Responding to Error Messages Using the System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Main Screen System Setup OptionsUsing the System Setup Program Page On default Auto defaultReport Keyboard Errors Report defaultCPU Information Screens All Ports On default Integrated Devices ScreenEnabled with PXE Enabled without PXESystem Security Screen Serial Communication ScreenVT 100/VT 220 default Options are On with Console Redirection via COM2, and OffExit Screen Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Return to SetupUsing the System Password System and Setup Password Features4 Press Enter Using the Setup Password Baseboard Management Controller Configuration Disabling a Forgotten PasswordBMC Setup Module Options Entering the BMC Setup ModuleUsing the System Setup Program Recommended Tools Installing System ComponentsRemoving the Bezel Opening and Closing the SystemRemoving the Tower Bezel Removing the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower Only Installing the Peripheral Bay Panel Tower OnlyClosing the System Installing the BezelOpening the System chassis hooks Hot-Plug Hard DrivesBefore You Begin Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive Installing a Drive BlankRemoving a Drive Blank Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drivea Open the handle on the hard-drive carrier 3 Install the hot-plug hard drivec Close the handle to lock the drive in place 4 Replace the front bezel, if it was removed in stepRemoving a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive CarrierReplacing a Hard-Drive Carrier Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier SATA hard drive 4 Attach the interposer card to the rear of the SATA hard drive Removing a Power Supply Power Supplieslocking tab Installing a Power SupplyFigure 3-10. Installing and Removing a Power Supply Fans Removing the Power Supply BlankInstalling the Power Supply Blank Removing and Installing a Fan 2 Open the system. See Opening the System on page Removing or Installing the Cooling Shroud Fan1 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See Removing the Bezel on page 5 Replace the fan Expansion Cards Installing an Expansion Card4 Remove the filler bracket on the slot you will be using Removing an Expansion Card Internal SCSI Tape Backup UnitRemoving an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit Installing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit 6 Remove the filler plates from the peripheral bay Removing an Optical Drive Installing an Optical DriveOptical Drive Removing the Diskette Drive Diskette DriveInstalling System Components Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing the Diskette Drivediskette drive power cable diskette driveInstalling the Diskette Drive Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive CarrierReplacing the System Battery System Battery5 Remove the system battery Removing the Cooling Shroud Cooling Shroudcooling shroud latch left Installing System Componentscooling shroud back fan bracketFan Brackets Installing the Cooling ShroudRemoving the Center Fan Bracket Replacing the Center Fan BracketReplacing the Back Fan Bracket MemoryRemoving the Back Fan Bracket Each channel consists of three DIMM sockets Installing System ComponentsChannel 0 contains DIMM1, DIMM5, and DIMM9 Channel 1 contains DIMM 2, DIMM6, and DIMM10Memory Sparing Support General Memory Module Installation GuidelinesNon-Optimal Memory Configurations Memory Mirroring Support Installing Memory Modulessocket Removing Memory Modules Installing a RAC Card6 Attach the card to the expansion-bay bracket Replacing a Processor Activating the Integrated NIC TOEMicroprocessor retention lever latch heat-sink retention lever7 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor 16 Install the processor in the socket Removing the 1x8 SAS Backplane Board Installing the 1x8 SAS Backplane Board1x8 SAS Backplane Board Removing the 1x2 Flex Bay Drive Bracket Optional 1x2 Flex Bay Drive BracketSAS connector SASBOUT Installing the 1x2 Flex Bay Drive BracketSAS Controller Daughter Card Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card BatterySAS RAID controller daughter Removing the SAS Controller Daughter Cardrouting hole for RAID battery backplane SASA connector SAS connector 1 SAS RAIDRAID battery cable SAS RAID SAS controller daughter cardCabling the SAS Backplane Boards Installing the SAS Controller Daughter CardCable Requirements Cabling the SAS Controller Non-RAIDSASA connector SAS connectorInstalling System Components Figure 3-29. Cabling the SAS Controller Non-RAIDCabling the SAS RAID Controller SASB connector SAS1 connectorInstalling System Components SASA connector1x8 Plus 1x2 Drive Configuration SAS0 connector connect to Removing the Control Panel Assembly Configuring the Boot DriveControl Panel Assembly Service-Only Procedure display module cable Installing the Control Panel Assemblydisplay module screws Removing the System Board System Board Service-Only Procedure13 Remove the expansion-bay bracket Installing the System Board Removing the Power Distribution Board Power Distribution Board Service-Only Procedure2 Detach all cables from the rear of the system Installing the Power Distribution Board 9 Close the system. See Closing the System on page 10 Reinsert the power supplies. See Installing a Power Supply on pageInstalling System Components Installing System Components Start-Up Routine Troubleshooting Your SystemSafety First-For You and Your System Checking the Equipment Troubleshooting IRQ Assignment ConflictsTroubleshooting External Connections Troubleshooting the Keyboard Troubleshooting the Video SubsystemTroubleshooting the Mouse Troubleshooting Basic I/O FunctionsTroubleshooting a USB Device Troubleshooting a Serial I/O DeviceTroubleshooting a Wet System Troubleshooting a NICTroubleshooting a Damaged System Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting the System BatteryTroubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting System Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting System Memory 4 Remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive Troubleshooting an Optical Drive Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive Troubleshooting a Hard Drive Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 2 Open or remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 17 Close the system. See Closing the System on page 18 Run the appropriate online diagnostic testTroubleshooting Your System Using Server Administrator Diagnostics Running the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Features When to Use the System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics Testing Options Running the System DiagnosticsUsing the Custom Test Options Selecting Devices for TestingViewing Information and Results Selecting Diagnostics OptionsRunning the System Diagnostics System Board Jumpers Jumpers and ConnectorsThe configuration settings in NVRAM are retained at system System Board Connectors SAS Backplane Connectors optical drive/tape backup unit SASBOUT connector Disabling a Forgotten Password10 Close the system. See Closing the System on page Jumpers and Connectors Technical Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help Technical Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Problems With Your OrderDell Enterprise Training and Certification Product InformationBefore You Call Page support.dell.com support Contacting DellTo contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipGlossary DIN - Deutsche Industrie Norm expansion-card connector - A connector on the system board or riser board for plugging in an expansion card local bus - On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices such as the video adapter circuitry can be designed to run much faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus. See also bus peripheral - An internal or external device, such as a diskette drive or keyboard, connected to a system system diskette - See bootable diskette system memory - See RAM UPS - Uninterruptible power supply. A battery-powered unit that automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure Glossary Index Page Page Page USB device troubleshooting troubleshooting continued NIC power suppliesvideo troubleshooting warning messages warranty wet system troubleshootingIndex