Dell PowerEdge R740xd Service Manual

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 using additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to x
the problem yourself, service and support personnel can use the diagnostics results to help you solve the problem.
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:
• Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode
• Repeat tests
• Display or save test results
• Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s)
• View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully
• View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from Boot
Manager
Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your system does not boot.
1 When the system is booting, press F11.
2 Use the up arrow and down arrow keys to select System Utilities > Launch Diagnostics.
3 Alternatively, when the system is booting, press F10, select Hardware Diagnostics > Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
Running the Embedded System Diagnostics from the Dell
Lifecycle Controller
1 As the system boots, press F10.
2 Select Hardware Diagnostics → Run Hardware Diagnostics.
The ePSA Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the system. The diagnostics starts
executing the tests on all the detected devices.
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Dell PowerEdge R740xd Specifications

General

Processor cache	22 MB
Processor model	4216
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Processor frequency	2.1 GHz
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	3.2 GHz
On-board graphics card	-
Memory slots	24
Memory ranking	2
Internal memory	16 GB
Buffered memory type	Registered (buffered)
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	192 GB
HDD size	2.5 \
HDD speed	10000 RPM
HDD interface	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	1800 GB
Maximum storage capacity	- TB
Number of HDDs installed	1
Supported RAID controllers	PERC H740P 8GB
LAN controller	Broadcom 5720, Broadcom 57412
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet interface type	10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Chassis type	Rack (2U)
Product color	Black
Compatible operating systems	- Canonical Ubuntu LTS - Citrix XenServer - Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - VMware ESXi
Power supply	750 W
Certification	CE, CCC, BIS
Operating altitude	0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 12000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Width	- mm
Height	86.8 mm