DELL E14S Series PowerEdge R720 Rack Server User Manual

DELL E14S Series PowerEdge R720 Rack Server

Product Information

• Regulatory Model: E14S Series
• Regulatory Type: E14S001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

1. NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
2. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
3. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Product Usage Instructions

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

1. Unpacking a Rack System
   • Unpack your system and identify each item.
   • Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system. Refer to Figure 1 in the user manual for visual guidance.
2. Connecting The Optional Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor
   • Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional) to the system.
   • The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug into each connector.
   • Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor’s cable connector.
   • Refer to Figure 2 in the user manual for visual guidance.
3. Connecting The Power Cable(s)
   • Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.
   • If a monitor is used, connect the monitor’s power cable to the monitor.
   • Refer to Figure 3 in the user manual for visual guidance.
4. Securing The Power Cable(s)
   • Bend the system power cable(s) as shown in the illustration.
   • Attach the cable(s) to the cable strap.
   • Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
   • Refer to Figure 4 in the user manual for visual guidance.
5. Turning On The System
   • Press the power button on the system. The power indicator should light up.
   • Refer to Figure 5 in the user manual for visual guidance.
6. Installing The Optional Bezel
   • Install the bezel (optional).
   • Refer to Figure 6 in the user manual for visual guidance.
7. Complete The Operating System Setup
   • If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated with the operating system.
   • To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your operating system.
   • Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.
   • NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, visit https://www.dell.com/ossupport.
8. Dell Software License Agreement
   • Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system.
   • You must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system’s hard drive.
   • If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance telephone number.
   • For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
   • For customers outside the United States, visit https://support.dell.com. and select your country or region from the bottom of the page.
9. Other Information You May Need
   • WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

• NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
• CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
• WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Installation And Configuration

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

Unpacking a Rack System

• Unpack your system and identify each item.
• Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.
  • Figure 1. Installing the Rails and System in a Rack

Connecting The Optional Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor

Figure 2. Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional). The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor’s cable connector.

Connecting The Power Cable(s)

Figure 3. Connecting the Power Cable(s) Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system and, if a monitor is used, connect the monitor’s power cable to the monitor.

Securing The Power Cable(s)

Figure 4. Securing the Power Cable(s) Bend the system power cable(s), as shown in the illustration, and attach to the cable strap. Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).

Turning On The System

Figure 5. Turning on the System Press the power button on the system. The power indicator should light.

Installing The Optional Bezel

Figure 6. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel (optional).

Complete The Operating System Setup

If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated with the operating system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, see dell.com/ossupport.

Dell Software License Agreement

Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system. You must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system’s hard drive. If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance telephone number. For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the United States, visit support.dell.com and select your country or region from the bottom of the page.

Other Information You May Need

WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack if required.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, driver, and systems management firmware on your system from support.dell.com.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. See dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.

NOM Information

Technical Specifications

• NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your system. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your system, go to support.dell.com.
• NOTE: The following specifications apply to both PowerEdge R720 and PowerEdge R720xd unless specified.

Power|
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AC Power Supply (per power supply)|
Wattage| 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W
Heat dissipation

NOTE: Heat dissipation is a calcul power supply wattage rating.

| 1908 BTU/hr maximum (495 W power supply) ated using the 2891 BTU/hr maximum (750 W power supply) 2843 BTU/hr maximum (750 W Titanium power supply) 4100 BTU/hr maximum (1100 W power supply)
Voltage
NOTE: This system is also designed connected to IT power systems phase voltage not exceeding 230| 100–240 V AC, auto ranging, 50/60 Hzed to be or with a phase to       200–240 V AC, auto ranging, 50/60 Hz, for 750 W Titanium V. power supply
DC Power Supply (per power supply)|
Wattage| 1100 W
Heat dissipation
NOTE: Heat dissipation is a calcul power supply wattage rating.| 4416 BTU/hour maximum and using the
Voltage| –(48–60) V DC
Battery|
Coin-cell battery| 3 V CR2032 Lithium coin cell
Physical|
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Height| 87.3 mm (3.44 inch)
Width|
With rack latches| 482.4 mm (18.98 inch)
Without rack latches| 444 mm (17.48 inch)
Depth (includes bezel)| 755.8 mm (29.75 inch)
Weight (maximum)|
2.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720)| 29.5 kg (65.03 lbs)
2.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd)| 28.1 kg (61.94 lbs)
3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720)| 29.2 kg (64.37 lbs)
3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd)| 30.9 kg (68.12 lbs)
Physical|
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Weight (empty)|
2.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720)| 11.7 kg (25.7 lbs)
2.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd)| 17.7 kg (39.02 lbs)
3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720)| 10.3 kg (22.7 lbs)
3.5-inch hard-drive systems (PowerEdge R720xd)| 17.2 kg (37.91 lbs)
Environmental|
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  NOTE: Your system is capable of 40 °C and 45 °C excursion operation for fresh air cooled data centers. For more information, see the Owner’s Manual.

NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.

Temperature|
Operating| Continuous operation: 10 °C to 35 °C. De-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature at 1 °C/300 m above 900 m (1°F /550 ft).

NOTE: For information on supported expanded operating temperature range and configurations, see support.dell.com/manuals.

Storage| –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20 °C per hour.
Relative humidity|
Operating| 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26 °C maximum dew point.
Storage| 5% to 95% relative humidity ambient with 33 °C (91 °F) maximum dew point.
Maximum vibration|
Operating| 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations).
Storage| 1.87 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
Maximum shock|
Operating| One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational orientation.
Storage| Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.

Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of

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References

• Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets | Dell
• Server Operating Systems | Dell US
• Support | Dell US
• Computers, Monitors & Technology Solutions | Dell Australia
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