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Owner's Manual
E28S Series
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  • Page 1 Dell PowerEdge R430 Version 1 Owner's Manual E28S Series...
  • Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Notes, cautions, and warnings Chapter 1 Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system......10 Front panel features..................10 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system.......11 Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system..13 Front panel features of the 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system..15...
  • Page 4 Hard drives...................... 105 Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank..........105 Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank...........106 Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank..........107 Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank...........107 Removing a 3.5-inch cabled hard drive carrier........108 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 5 Installing a redundant power supply unit..........155 Removing a cabled power supply unit..........156 Installing a cabled power supply unit........... 157 Removing the power supply unit blank..........159 Installing the power supply unit blank..........159 System battery....................160 Replacing the system battery............. 160 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 6 Using system diagnostics Dell Embedded System Diagnostics..............192 When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics........ 192 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot Manager..192 Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell Lifecycle Controller................... 192 System diagnostic controls..............192 Chapter 8 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings.................
  • Page 7 System messages.................... 214 Warning messages................214 Diagnostic messages................214 Alert messages................... 214 Chapter 10 Getting help Contacting Dell....................218 Documentation feedback.................218 Accessing system information by using QRL........... 218 Quick Resource Locator for the PowerEdge R430 system....219 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 9: Dell Poweredge R430 System Overview

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview The Dell PowerEdge R430 systems are 2U rack servers that support up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, up to 12 DIMMs, and ten hard drives or solid state drives (SSDs).

  • Page 10: Supported Configurations For The Poweredge R430 System

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system The Dell PowerEdge R430 system supports the following configurations: Figure 1 Supported configurations for the PowerEdge R430 system Front panel features The front panel provides access to the features available on the front of the server, such as the...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Features Of A 4 X 3.5-Inch Hard Drive System

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview VGA ports. The diagnostic LEDs or the LCD panel is prominently located on the front panel. The hot swappable hard drives are accessible from the front panel. Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system Figure 2 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system...
  • Page 12 Enables you to connect USB USB port devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices to the system.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Features Of The 4 X 3.5-Inch Cabled Hard Drive System

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 1 Front panel features of a 4 x 3.5-inch hard drive system (continued) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector For information about the supported hard drives, see the Technical specifications section. Optical drive...
  • Page 14 Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 2 Front panel features of the 4 x 3.5-inch cabled hard drive system (continued) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector NMI button Press the NMI button to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when running certain operating systems.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Features Of The 8 X 2.5 Inch Hard Drives Or Ssds System

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Front panel features of the 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system Figure 4 Front panel features of a 8 x 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs system 1. Power button 2. NMI button 3.
  • Page 16 Enables you to connect USB managed USB port devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. USB port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices to the system.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Features Of The 10 X 2.5-Inch Hard Drives Or Ssds System

    Enables you to connect USB USB port devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/ idracmanuals. Diagnostic indicators The diagnostic indicators light up to display error status.

  • Page 18: Lcd Panel

    The LCD panel of your system provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or if the system needs attention. For more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals >OpenManage software.
  • Page 19 Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview The LCD backlight remains off if LCD messaging is turned off using the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools. Figure 6 LCD panel features The LCD Panel features table describes the LCD panel buttons: Left, Select and Right, and their functions.
  • Page 20 SEL. 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 more information about error messages, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage software.

  • Page 21: Back Panel Features

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Back panel features The back panel provides access to the features available on the back of the server, such as the system identification button, power supply sockets, cable management arm connectors, iDRAC storage media, NIC ports, and USB and VGA ports. A majority of the expansion card ports can be accessed from the back panel.
  • Page 22 (optional) Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. PCIe expansion card Enables you to connect two PCI Express slots (2) expansion cards.

  • Page 23: Cabled Psu Back Panel Features

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 6 Redundant PSU back panel features (continued) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector System identification Press the system ID button: button To locate a particular system within a rack. To turn the system ID on or off.
  • Page 24 Use the vFlash media card slot to insert a (optional) vFlash media card. iDRAC port (optional) Use the iDRAC8 Enterprise port to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 25 Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 7 Cabled PSU back panel features (continued) Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector PCIe expansion card Enables you to connect two PCI Express slots (2) expansion cards. Video connector Use the video/VGA port to connect a display to the system.

  • Page 26: Diagnostic Indicators

    Check the System Event Log or amber: system messages for the specific issue. For more information about error When the system is messages, see the Dell Event and Error turned on. Messages Reference Guide at Dell.com/ When the system is openmanagemanuals > OpenManage in standby.

  • Page 27: Hard Drive Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 8 Diagnostic indicators (continued) Icon Description Condition Corrective action failed power supply unit Reseat the PSU. If the problem (PSU) or voltage persists, see the Getting help section. regulator). Temperatur The indicator flashes Ensure that none of the following...

  • Page 28: Usata Ssd Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Figure 9 Hard drive indicators (continued) 3. hard drive Note: If the hard drive is in the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, the status indicator (on the right side) does not turn on. The Hard drive indicator codes table describes the indicator codes: flashing green, steady green, and amber.

  • Page 29: Nic Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview The following table contains the drive LED indicator pattern with the drive status. Table 10 Drive status indicator codes Drive-status indicator pattern Condition Flashes green twice per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal. Drive ready for insertion or removal.

  • Page 30: Internal Dual Sd Module Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 11 NIC indicators Convention Status Condition Link and activity indicators are off The NIC is not connected to the network. Link indicator is green The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps).

  • Page 31: Idrac Direct Led Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview the card has failed. The IDSDM indicator does not glow to indicate that the card is missing or is booting. Table 12 IDSDM indicator codes Convention IDSDM indicator code Description Green Indicates that the card is online.

  • Page 32: Indicator Codes For Redundant Power Supply Unit

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 13 iDRAC Direct LED indicators Convention iDRAC Direct Condition LED indicator pattern Green Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the start and end of a file transfer. Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
  • Page 33 Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs will not function. You must roll back the PSU firmware by using Dell Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 34: Non-Redundant Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

    Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Table 15 Redundant AC PSU status indicator (continued) Convention Power Condition Indicator Pattern PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a High Output configuration to a Low Output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system.

  • Page 35: Locating Service Tag Of Your System

    Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the chassis of the system. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 36 Dell PowerEdge R430 system overview Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 37: Documentation Resources

    For information about updating Dell.com/support/drivers drivers and firmware, see theMethods to download firmware and drivers section in this document. Managing your For information about the features Dell.com/openmanagemanuals system of the Dell OpenManage Systems Management, see the Dell Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 38 OpenManage Essentials, see the Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide. For information about installing Dell.com/DSET and using Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET), see the Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) User's Guide. For information about installing Dell.com/asmdocs and using Active System Manager (ASM), see the Active System Manager User’s Guide.
  • Page 39 For information about checking Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > and error messages the event and error messages OpenManage software generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 40 Documentation resources Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    The technical and environmental specifications of your system are outlined in this section. Chassis dimensions........................42 Chassis weight........................42 Processor specifications......................43 specifications........................ 43 System battery specifications....................43 Expansion bus specifications....................43 Memory specifications......................44 Drive specifications....................... 44 Ports and connectors specifications..................45 Video specifications.......................46 Environmental specifications....................46 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 42: Chassis Dimensions

    Figure 16 Chassis dimensions of the PowerEdge R430 system This table gives details of the dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R430 system. The dimensions are as follows: X = 482.4 mm, Xa = 434.0 mm, Y = 42.8 mm, Z(with bezel)= 677.3 mm, Z (without bezel) = 662.4 mm, Za (with bezel) = 35.0 mm, Za (without bezel) = 20.1 mm, and Zb=642.3 mm.

  • Page 43: Processor Specifications

    PCIe slots 1 and 2 with low-profile, half-length, x16 link speed cards. PCIE_G3_X8 riser supports two PCIe cards on slots 1 and 2 with a full height, low profile, x8 link speed cards on slot 1 and a low-profile, half-length, x8 link speed card on slot 2 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 44: Memory Specifications

    Table 23 Supported hard drive and SSD options for the PowerEdge R430 system Up to four 3.5-inch cabled hard drives, or Four hard drive systems Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives, or Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 45: Optical Drive

    SATA, SATA SSD, or Nearline SAS hard drives. Note: Four hard-drive systems support software RAID. For more information about software RAID, see the Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) documentation at dell.com/ storagecontrollermanuals. Eight hard-drive systems Up to eight 2.5-inch, hot-swappable SAS,...

  • Page 46: Serial Connector

    2.5-inches drives, two PCI slot chassis, and 75 W single wide active GPU. When the system is not in operation, the temperature specification is –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F). The Maximum temperature gradient for both operation and non-operational systems is 20°C/h (36°F/h). Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 47 71 G for up to 2 ms. The maximum altitude specification for an operational system is 3048 m (10,000 ft). The maximum altitude specification for a non-operational system is 12,000 m (39,370 ft). Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 48: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Specifications

    Note: This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 49: Expanded Operating Temperature

    5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point. Note: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously in temperatures as low as 5°C and as high as 40°C. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 50: Expanded Operating Temperature Restrictions

    Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C. Allow processor performance degrade. Non-redundant power supplies are not supported. Non Dell qualified peripheral cards and/or peripheral cards are not supported. Maximum altitude for the operating temperature must be 3050 m (10,000 ft). Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 51: Initial System Setup And Configuration

    CHAPTER 4 Initial system setup and configuration Setting up your system......................52 iDRAC configuration......................52 Options to install the operating system................. 53 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Your System

    The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

  • Page 53: Options To Install The Operating System

    You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods: You can download the firmware and drivers from Dell support site at Dell.com/support/home, You can download the firmware and drivers from by using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC with LC) at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
  • Page 54 Dell.com/openmanagemanuals (DTK) Downloading the drivers and firmware Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Before you begin Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.

  • Page 55: Pre-Operating System Management Applications

    You can manage basic settings and features of a system without booting to the operating system by using the system firmware. Options to manage the pre-operating system applications............ 56 System Setup........................56 Dell Lifecycle Controller......................81 Boot Manager........................81 boot..........................82 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 56: Options To Manage The Pre-Operating System Applications

    UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility. For more information about this utility, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 57: System Bios

    Specifies options to specify the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI). Enables you to modify UEFI and BIOS boot settings. Network Settings Specifies options to change the network settings. Integrated Devices Specifies options to manage integrated device controllers and ports and specify related features and options. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 58 BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. This option is set to BIOS by default. Note: Setting this field to UEFI disables the BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 59 DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode. Note: For the latest information about supported operating systems, go to Dell.com/ ossupport. Changing the boot order You may have to change the boot order if you want to boot from a USB key or an optical drive. The following instructions may vary if you have selected BIOS for Boot Mode.
  • Page 60 For the BIOS boot mode, the option ROM of the network controller handles the network settings. Viewing UEFI iSCSI Settings To view the UEFI iSCSI Settings screen, perform the following steps: Procedure 1. Turn on, or restart your system. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 61 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Security. System Security Settings details About this task The System Security Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 62 Sets how the system behaves after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Last by default. AC Power Recovery Delay Sets the time delay for the system to power up after AC power is restored to the system. This option is set to Immediate by default. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 63 The Secure Boot Custom Policy Settings screen details are explained as follows: Option Description Platform Key Imports, exports, deletes, or restores the platform key (PK). Key Exchange Key Database Enables you to import, export, delete, or restore entries in the Key Exchange Key (KEK) Database. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 64 1. Turn on or reboot your system. 2. Type the system password and press Enter. After you finish When Password Status is set to Locked, type the system password and press Enter when prompted at reboot. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 65 For more information, see the System Security Settings screen section. You cannot disable or change an existing system password. Note: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 66 Specifies the contact information of the system manufacturer. System CPLD Version Specifies the current version of the system complex programmable logic device (CPLD) firmware. UEFI Compliance Version Specifies the UEFI compliance level of the system firmware. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 67 Specifies the memory operating mode. The options available are Optimizer Mode, Advanced ECC Mode, Mirror Mode, Spare Mode, Spare with Advanced ECC Mode, Dell Fault Resilient Mode and Dell NUMA Fault Resilient Mode. This option is set to Optimizer Mode by default.
  • Page 68 Pre-operating system management applications Note: The Dell Fault Resilient Mode option establishes an area of memory that is fault resilient. This mode can be used by an operating system that supports the feature to load critical applications or enables the operating system kernel to maximize system availability.
  • Page 69 This option is only available on certain stock keeping units (SKUs) of the processors. X2Apic Mode Enables or disables the X2Apic mode. Dell Controlled Turbo Controls the turbo engagement. Enable this option only when System Profile is set to Performance. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 70 If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 71 Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 72 Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 73 Specifies the drive model of the selected device. Drive Type Specifies the type of drive attached to the SATA port. Capacity Specifies the total capacity of the hard drive. This field is undefined for removable media devices such as optical drives. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 74 If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, wait for the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 75 If your system stops responding, this watchdog timer aids in the recovery of your operating system. When this option is set to Enabled, the operating system initializes the timer. When this option is set to Disabled (the default), the timer does not have any effect on the system. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 76 SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device. Note: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 77 3. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. On the System BIOS screen, click System Profile Settings. System Profile Settings details About this task The System Profile Settings screen details are explained as follows: Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 78 BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the options if the mode is set to Custom. This option is set to Performance Per Watt Optimized (DAPC) by default. DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller. Note: All the parameters on the system profile setting screen are available only when the System Profile option is set to Custom.
  • Page 79 Enables you to set the time on the system. System Date Enables you to set the date on the system. Asset Tag Specifies the asset tag and enables you to modify it for security and tracking purposes. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 80: Idrac Settings Utility

    Note: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade. For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. Entering the iDRAC Settings utility Procedure 1.

  • Page 81: Device Settings

    Interface (UEFI) applications. Embedded system management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system. Note: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

  • Page 82: Boot Manager Main Menu

    Launch System Setup Enables you to access System Setup. Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program. System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell. One-shot BIOS boot menu One-shot BIOS boot menu enables you to select a boot device to boot from.

  • Page 83: Installing And Removing System Components

    Internal dual SD module (optional)..................137 Integrated storage controller card..................141 Processors and heat sinks....................144 Power supply units.......................153 System battery........................160 Hard-drive backplane......................162 Control panel........................171 Power interposer board......................181 System board........................183 Trusted Platform Module..................... 188 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 84: Safety Instructions

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 85: Recommended Tools

    2. Unlock the bezel by using the key. 3. Slide the release latch up and pull the left end of the bezel. 4. Unhook the right end, and remove the bezel. Figure 17 Removing the optional front bezel Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 86: Installing The Optional Front Bezel

    2. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the chassis. 3. Fit the free end of the bezel onto the system. 4. Lock the bezel by using the key. Figure 18 Installing the optional front bezel a. bezel lock b. front bezel Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 87: System Cover

    The position of the latch may vary depending on the configuration of your system. 3. Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system. Figure 19 Removing the system cover a. system cover b. latch c. latch release lock Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 88: Installing The System Cover

    After you finish 1. If removed, install the front bezel. 2. Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the system, including any attached peripherals. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 89: Inside The System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 90 12. optical drive (optional) Figure 22 Inside the system—with redundant power supplies 1. control panel 2. hard drive/SSD backplane 3. cable routing latch 4. power interposer board 5. power supply units (2) 6. PCIe expansion card riser (optional) Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 91 8. processor 2 9. memory-module socket (B1, B2) 10. memory-module socket (A1, A5, A2, A6) 11. processor 1 12. memory-module socket (A3, A7, A4, A8) 13. cooling fan (6) 14. hard drives/SSDs 15. optical drive Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 92: Cooling Shroud

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 93: Installing The Cooling Shroud

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 94: System Memory

    In the 2-socket set, each release lever is marked white. Note: DIMMs in sockets A1 to A8 are assigned to processor 1 and DIMMs in sockets B1 to B4 are assigned to processor 2. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 95 Processor 2 channel 0: memory sockets B1 channel 1: memory sockets B2 channel 2: memory sockets B3 channel 3: memory sockets B4 The following table shows the memory populations and operating frequencies for the supported configurations. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 96: General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

    Populate four memory modules per processor (one DIMM per channel) at a time to maximize performance. Mode-specific guidelines Four memory channels are allocated to each processor. The allowable configurations depend on the memory mode selected. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 97: Sample Memory Configurations

    DIMM Slot Population Capacity (in Size (in DIMMs Organization, and Frequency 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s, 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s, A1, A2 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 98 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s 1R, x8, 2400 MT/s, 1R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 1R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 99 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s 2R, x4, 2400 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s Memory configurations—two processors Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 100 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s, A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s 2R, x8, 2400 MT/s, A1, A2, B1, B2 2R, x8, 2133 MT/s, 2R, x8, 1866 MT/s Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 101 A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s 2R, x4, 1866 MT/s 2R, x4, 2400 MT/s A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4 2R, x4, 2133 MT/s Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 102: Removing Memory Modules

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 103: Installing Memory Modules

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 104 The system should have already changed the value to reflect the installed memory. 4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is firmly seated in the memory module socket. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 105: Hard Drives

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 106: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank

    1. Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot until the release button clicks into place. Figure 29 Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive blank a. hard drive blank After you finish If removed, install the front bezel. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 107: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank

    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.

  • Page 108: Removing A 3.5-Inch Cabled Hard Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 109: Installing A 3.5-Inch Cabled Hard Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 110: Removing A Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier

    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.

  • Page 111: Installing A Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier

    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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 112 Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. CAUTION Use only hard drives that have been tested and approved for use with the hard drive backplane.

  • Page 113: Removing A 3.5-Inch Hot Swappable Hard Drive Adapter From A 3.5-Inch Hot Swappable Hard Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 114: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter Into A Hot Swap Hard Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 115: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Adapter

    Installing and removing system components 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.

  • Page 116: Removing A Hard Drive From A Hard Drive Carrier

    1. Remove the screws from the slide rails on the hard drive carrier. 2. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive carrier. Figure 40 Removing a hard drive into a hard drive carrier Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 117: Installing A Hard Drive Into A Hard Drive Carrier

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 118: Optical Drive (Optional)

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 119: Installing The Optional Ultra Slim Optical Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 120: Removing The Standard Optical Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 121: Installing The Standard Optical Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 122 (4) f. notch on the metal standoff (2) After you finish Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 123: Cooling Fans

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 124: Installing A Cooling Fan

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 125: Internal Usb Memory Key (Optional)

    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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 126 Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

  • Page 127: Expansion Cards And Expansion Card Riser

    Table 41 Expansion card installation order (Low Profile + Low Profile configuration) Card priority Card type Slot priority Maximum allowed RAID Integrated Storage Integrated Slot RAID External Storage 2, 1 Infiniband single Port/Dual 2, 1 (Mellanox) Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 128: Removing The Expansion Card Riser

    Removing the expansion card riser Before you begin 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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 129: Installing The Expansion Card Riser

    Installing and removing system components 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 are shipped with your product.

  • Page 130: Removing An Expansion Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 131: Installing An Expansion Card

    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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 132: Idrac Port Card (Optional)

    Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

  • Page 133: Removing The Optional Idrac Port Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 134: Installing The Optional Idrac Port Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 135 After you finish 1. Install the expansion card riser. 2. Install the cooling shroud. 3. If disconnected, reconnect the network cable. 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 136: Sd Vflash Card (Optional)

    It provides persistent on-demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that enables automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. It emulates USB device(s). For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

  • Page 137: Internal Dual Sd Module (Optional)

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 138: Installing An Internal Sd Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 139: Removing The Optional Internal Dual Sd Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 140: Installing The Optional Internal Dual Sd Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 141: Integrated Storage Controller Card

    The controller supports SAS hard drives. Note: The upgrade from embedded controller or Software RAID controller to Hardware RAID controller is not supported. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 142: Removing The Integrated Storage Controller Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 143: Installing The Integrated Storage Controller Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 144: Processors And Heat Sinks

    Use the following procedure when: Removing and installing a heat sink Installing an additional processor Replacing a processor Note: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 145: Removing A Heat Sink

    4. Remove the heat sink. Figure 64 Removing a heat sink a. retention screw (4) b. heat sink c. processor socket d. retention screw slot (4) After you finish 1. Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s). Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 146: Removing A Processor

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 147 Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor. Figure 65 Processor shield close first socket release lever b. lock icon c. processor open first socket release lever e. unlock icon Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 148: Installing A Processor

    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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 149 Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  • Page 150 Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Install the heat sink. 2. If removed, reinstall the PCIe expansion card riser. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 151: Installing A Heat Sink

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 152 To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop after the screw is seated. The screw tension should not be more than 6 in-lb (6.9 kg- cm). 6. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 153: Power Supply Units

    Note: For AC PSUs, use only PSU with the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label on the back. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of Dell PowerEdge servers can result in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn on. Hot spare feature Your system supports the hot spare feature that significantly reduces the power overhead associated with power supply unit (PSU) redundancy.

  • Page 154: Removing A Redundant Power Supply Unit

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 155: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Unit

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 156: Removing A Cabled Power Supply Unit

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 157: Installing A Cabled Power Supply Unit

    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 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 158 Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

  • Page 159: Removing The Power Supply Unit Blank

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 160: System Battery

    Installing and removing system components not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. Procedure 1. Align the power supply unit blank with the power supply unit slot and push it into the power supply unit slot until it clicks into place.
  • Page 161 2. If removed, install the expansion card riser. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 4. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and ensure the battery is operating properly. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 162: Hard-Drive Backplane

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 163 Figure 78 Removing the four 3.5 inch hard drive SAS/SATA backplane a. guide (2) b. hard drive/SSD backplane c. release tab (2) d. backplane power cable e. backplane signal cable f. SAS_A connector on the backplane g. hard drive/SSD connector (4) Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 164 SW_RAID_A connector on the system board b. SATA_CDROM connector on the system board c. cable routing latch d. SAS_A connector on the backplane e. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) f. hard drive backplane g. system board Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 165 Figure 80 Removing the eight 2.5 inch SAS/SATA backplane a. hard drive/SSD backplane b. backplane power cable c. backplane signal cable d. SAS_A cable connector e. release tab (2) f. SAS_B cable connector g. hard drive/SSD connector (8) Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 166 SATA_CDROM connector on the system board c. cable routing latch d. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) e. SAS_A connector on the backplane f. SAS_ B connector on the backplane g. hard drive/SSD backplane h. system board Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 167 (2) d. SAS_A connector on the backplane e. hard drive/SSD connector (10) f. SAS_B connector on the backplane g. SAS_C connector on the backplane Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 168 After you finish 1. Install the hard drive backplane. 2. Install all the hard drives into their original slots. 3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 169: Installing The Hard Drive Backplane

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 170 SAS_A cable connector e. release tab (2) f. SAS_B cable connector g. hard-drive/SSD connector (8) Figure 86 Installing the ten 2.5 inch SAS/SATA backplane Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 171: Control Panel

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 172 Figure 87 Removing the control panel—four 3.5-inch hard drives chassis a. control panel b. notches (5) Figure 88 Removing the control panel—eight 2.5-inch hard drives/SSDs chassis a. control panel b. notches (5) c. control panel module d. LCD connector cable Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 173: Installing The Control Panel

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 174 Figure 90 Installing the control panel—four 3.5 inch hard-drives chassis a. control panel b. notches (6) Figure 91 Installing the control panel—eight 2.5 inch hard-drives/SSDs chassis a. control panel b. notches (4) c. control panel module d. LCD connector cable Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 175: Removing The Control Panel Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 176 Figure 93 Removing the control panel module—four cabled hard-drive chassis a. screw (2) b. control panel module connector cable c. control panel module d. USB connector cable e. control panel f. LED-panel screw (2) g. LED panel Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 177 (2) c. control panel module connector cable d. display module cable e. USB connector cable Figure 95 Removing the control panel module—eight hard-drive chassis a. control panel module Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 178: Installing The Control Panel Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 179 Figure 96 Installing the control panel module—four cabled hard-drive chassis a. screw (2) b. control panel module connector cable c. control panel module d. USB connector cable e. control panel f. LED-panel screw (2) g. LED panel Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 180 (2) c. control panel module connector cable d. display module cable e. USB connector cable Figure 98 Installing the control panel module—eight hard-drive chassis a. control panel module Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 181: Power Interposer Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 182: Installing The Power Interposer Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 183: System Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 184 Note: To prevent damage to the system board, ensure that you hold the system board by its edges only. CAUTION Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 185: Installing The System Board

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 186 3. Tighten the nine screws that secure the system board to the chassis. Figure 102 Installing the system board a. screw (9) b. system board c. system board t-handle Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 187 4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 5. Import your new or existing iDRAC Enterprise license. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals. 6. Ensure that you: a.

  • Page 188: Trusted Platform Module

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 189: Initializing The Tpm For Bitlocker Users

    2. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security Settings. 3. From the TPM Security option, select On with Pre-boot Measurements. 4. From the TPM Command option, select Activate. 5. Save the settings. 6. Restart your system. 7. Enter System Setup again. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 190 Installing and removing system components 8. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS → System Security Settings. 9. From the Intel TXT option, select On. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 191: Using System Diagnostics

    CHAPTER 7 Using system diagnostics If you experience a problem with your system, run the system diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running system diagnostics is to test your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.

  • Page 192: Dell Embedded System Diagnostics

    Using system diagnostics Dell Embedded System Diagnostics Note: The Dell Embedded System Diagnostics is also known as Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics. The Embedded System Diagnostics provides a set of options for particular device groups or devices allowing you to:...
  • Page 193 Using system diagnostics Event log Displays a time-stamped log of the results of all tests run on the system. This is displayed if at least one event description is recorded. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 194 Using system diagnostics Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 195: Jumpers And Connectors

    CHAPTER 8 Jumpers and connectors System board jumper settings....................196 System board connectors....................197 Disabling a forgotten password....................199 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 196: System Board Jumper Settings

    4–6). The iDRAC local access is unlocked at the next AC power cycle. NVRAM_CLR The configuration settings are retained at the next system boot (pins 3–5). The configuration settings are cleared at system boot (pins 1–3). Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 197: System Board Connectors

    MiniPERC PCIE_G3_X8 (CPU1) Mini PERC card connector SATA_TBU SATA connector tape backup unit SW_RAID_B Software RAID connector B CTRL_PNL Control panel interface connector SW_RAID_A Software RAID connector A INT_USB_3.0 Internal USB connector BATTERY Battery connector Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 198 Cooling fan connector FAN4 Cooling fan connector PWR_CONN_B(P2) 8-pin power connector A3, A7, A4, A8 Memory module socket FAN3 Cooling fan connector FAN2 Cooling fan connector BP_SIG Backplane signal connector ODD_PWR Optical disc drive connector Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 199: Disabling A Forgotten Password

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 200 Jumpers and connectors Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 201: Troubleshooting Your System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 202: Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

    6. If the problem is not resolved, replace the keyboard and/or mouse with a known working keyboard or mouse. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step 7 to troubleshoot other USB devices attached to the system. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting A Serial I/O Device

    If the activity indicator does not glow, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. Install or replace the drivers as necessary. For more information, see the NIC documentation. Try another known good network cable. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 204: Troubleshooting A Wet System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 205: Troubleshooting A Damaged System

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 206: Troubleshooting The System Battery

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 207: Power Supply Unit Problems

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 208: Troubleshooting Cooling Fans

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 209: Troubleshooting An Internal Usb Key

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 210: Troubleshooting An Sd Card

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 211: Troubleshooting An Optical Drive

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 212: Troubleshooting A Storage Controller

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 213: Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.

  • Page 214: Troubleshooting Processors

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting your system conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation links listed in the Documentation resources section of this manual. Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 216 Troubleshooting your system Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 217: Getting Help

    CHAPTER 10 Getting help Contacting Dell........................218 Documentation feedback..................... 218 Accessing system information by using QRL................ 218 Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 218: Contacting Dell

    The Contact Technical Support page is displayed with details to call, chat, or e-mail the Dell Global Technical Support team. Documentation feedback Click the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill out the form, and click Submit to send your feedback. Accessing system information by using QRL You can use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to the information about your system.

  • Page 219: Quick Resource Locator For The Poweredge R430 System

    Getting help Procedure 1. Go to Dell.com/QRL and navigate to your specific product or 2. Use your smartphone or tablet to scan the model-specific Quick Resource (QR) code on your Dell PowerEdge system or in the Quick Resource Locator section.
  • Page 220 Getting help Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual...

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