Module 8
Installation & Setup
M1000e Chassis
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Module Objectives:
• Installation of the M1000e platform, including the weight of the unit,
both fully loaded and empty.
• PowerEdge Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
• Overview of redundant and non-redundant power configurations.
Such as advanced power management and AC and power supply
configurations.
PowerEdge
M1000e Chassis
Installation
Installation
• The M1000e is heavy.
– Up to 390lbs loaded.
– Empty 98lbs
• Ships with all modules installed.
– REMOVE all modules following
before lifting including:
› Power supplies
› Server blades
› I/O Modules
• Do not attempt to lift alone!
– Use the handles located on the sling
provided
Rack Mounting
• Requires 10 U of rack space, mark installation location
– Up to four units can be installed in one rack
• Mount RapidRails or VersaRails assembly
• Re-install and secure all modules
• Setup cable management
– Connect and bundle cable
– Use the I/O Cable Enumerators
– Secure cables to the Strain-Relief Bar
PowerEdge
M1000e FRUs
Hot Swap FRU Components
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CMC
iKVM
Blades
I/O Modules
Fan
PSU
Module Buttons and Handles
Press Button to Release Handle or Module
Installing and Removing Blades
Blanking Plates
CMC blanking plate
IOM blanking plate
PSU blanking plate
Redundant and
Non-Redundant
Power
Configuration
M1000e Power
• Up to six 2700 watt PSU’s may be
installed.
– 94%+ AC/DC Conversion Efficiency.
• PSUs operates on 200-240v AC
power.
– Though supported, use of 110-120v AC
power not recommended
– Update CMC if using 110-120v AC
– Dell does not support the mixing of
230V and 115V within the same
enclosure.
• Active PSUs are load sharing.
• Total system redundant power is
approximately 8100w in a 3+3 power
supply configuration.
• AC redundancy is supported in the
following configurations, each of
which requires the power supplies in
slots 1, 2, and 3 to be connected to a
different grid as compared to those in
slots 4, 5, and 6.
Turn On System
Press the power button on the enclosure. The power indicator
should light.
Turning On Blades
Press the power button on each blade, or power on the blades using
the systems management software.
Advanced
Power
Management
M1000e Power Subsystem
The M1000e ships with a minimum of three PSUs in a non-redundant
configuration.
 Three PSUs needed to power a full chassis
 For redundancy, a minimum of four PSUs recommended
 Dell recommends fully populating the enclosure with six PSUs.
AC Redundancy Configurations
Dual Power Grid:
• Protects against failure to an AC grid
• Protects against failure to up to 3 power supplies
Power Supply Redundancy Configuration
Dual or Single Power Grid:
• Power Supply Redundancy protects against failure to a single power
supply.
No Redundancy Configuration
Single Power Grid:
• No protection against grid or power supply failure
Module Summary
• After completing this module you should now be able to:
– Describe the steps to safely install an M1000e.
– Identify hot swappable components.
– Describe the power specifications associated with the M1000e
enclosure.
– Understand how to power on both the M1000e enclosure and the blade
servers.
– Describe the various M1000e power options, including redundant and
non-redundant AC grids and power supplies configurations.
Questions?