Dell MX7000 EMC PowerEdge MX Servers User Guide

DELL MX7000 EMC PowerEdge MX Servers

Before you begin

  • WARNING: Before setting up your system, follow the safety instructions included in the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document shipped with the system.
  • WARNING: To prevent damage to the I/O connectors, ensure that you cover the connectors when you remove the sleds and other modules from the enclosure.
  • WARNING: To ensure proper thermal performance install blanks in all unused slots.
  • NOTE: The documentation set for your system is available at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals. Ensure that you always check the documentation set for all the latest updates.
  • NOTE: For detailed instructions pertaining to cabling, refer to the Installation and Service Manual or the User Guide that is available at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Setting up your enclosure

WARNING: Before installing the enclosure into the rack, ensure that you remove all installed sleds, I/O modules, and power supplies.

NOTE: Ensure that the system is installed and secured. For more information about installing and securing the enclosure into the rails, see the rail documentation included with your rail kit.

  1. Install the enclosure in the rack
  2. Install a half-width I/O module to Fabric C in the enclosure
  3. Install a full-width I/O module to Fabrics A and/or B in the enclosure
  4. Install a Management Module in the enclosure
  5. Install a single-width compute sled in the enclosure
  6. Install a double-width compute sled in the enclosure
  7. Install a single-width storage sled in the enclosure
  8. Connect the cables to the enclosure
  9. Power on the enclosure and then the sled(s)

Setting up a Management Module
When the chassis is powered on for the first time the IP address can be viewed or changed with the KVM, (optional) LCD or (optional) OpenManage Mobile app. By default, the network port on the Management Module is enabled and set to DHCP. To configure additional network settings such as hostname and DNS:

  1. Open a browser and enter the IP address obtained from the above and login with the credentials provided on the pull-out tag.
  2. Follow the Chassis Deployment Wizard that appears on the first login. (Or) Select the Settings tab on the home page for more options.

For more information see the OpenManage Enterprise-Modular (OME-M) User Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Setting up an I/O module

  1. In the OME-M interface, click Devices→ I/O Modules→ highlight the I/O module to configure→ click View Details.
  2. In the displayed Settings window, select Network, and configure the settings.

For more information on setting up the module, see the module’s User Guide.

Technical specifications

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, see Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

  • Supply voltage: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (-48 Vdc to -60 Vdc for DC input voltage)
  • Current consumption: 16 A (x6) for AC input voltage (83.2 A (x6) for DC input voltage)
  • Power: 3000 W Platinum AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 16 A – 14 A (DC -48 Vdc to -60 Vdc, 83.2 A for DC input voltage)
  • NOTE: If the system operates at low line 100-120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 1400 W. Temperature: Maximum ambient temperature for continuous operation: 40°C/104°F
  • NOTE: Certain configurations of this enclosure may require a reduction in the maximum ambient temperature limit. The performanceof the system may be impacted when operating above the maximum ambient temperature limit or with a faulty fan.
  • NOTE: These systems are designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V or -60 V for
  • DC input voltage power supply. For information on Dell Fresh Air and supported expanded operating temperature range, see the Installation and Service Manual at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.

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