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What VxRail Software Version is the Cluster running?: v7.0.460
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Contents
Preliminary Activity Tasks .......................................................................................................4
Read, understand, and perform these tasks.................................................................................................4
For any node expansion, the following scenarios apply:.........................................................5

Rack Install Guide Sliding Rail Solution ..................................................................................7
Rack Install Guide Static Rail Solution..................................................................................12
Task 1: Connect cables to the VxRail nodes ..............................................................................16
Rear view of the system ........................................................................................................................16
Task 2: Determine if predefined or custom network topology .....................................................18
Task 3: Create mapping between node ports and switch ports for predefined network profile...19
Task 4: Create mapping between node ports and switch ports for a custom network................20
Task 5: Verify network passage for a dual switch deployment ...................................................22
Task 6: Connect cabling between nodes and your data center ..................................................22
Task 7: Enable network connectivity to VxRail Manager ............................................................22
Task 8: Front Panel Features......................................................................................................24
Front view of the system........................................................................................................................24
Task 9: Configuring iDRAC .........................................................................................................26
Method 1: Configuring iDRAC using System Setup ..............................................................................26
Method 2: Configuring iDRAC using direct USB connection .................................................................28
Task 10: Verify time setting...........................................................................................................32
Task 11: Installing the bezel..........................................................................................................34
Change default VxRail network settings ...............................................................................35
Task 12: Enable access to the ESXi shell.....................................................................................35
Task 13: Assign IP address to ESXi management network..........................................................39
Task 1: Identify the PCIe ports being used for VxRail networks .................................................40
Task 2: Activate PCIe Ethernet ports on new VxRail nodes .......................................................40
Add VxRail nodes to an existing cluster................................................................................43
Task 3: Combine vSAN licenses.................................................................................................43
Task 4: Preparation and single/multi-node addition ....................................................................45
How to Enable SecureBoot...................................................................................................57
How to Disable TPM .............................................................................................................60
Configure RecoverPoint for the newly added node...............................................................62
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Preliminary Activity Tasks
This section may contain tasks that you must complete before performing this procedure.
Read, understand, and perform these tasks

1. Table 1 lists tasks, cautions, warnings, notes, and/or knowledgebase (KB) solutions that you need to
be aware of before performing this activity. Read, understand, and when necessary perform any
tasks contained in this table and any tasks contained in any associated knowledgebase solution.
Table 1 List of cautions, warnings, notes, and/or KB solutions related to this activity
• If the cluster has multi DNS servers configured, and was upgraded from 4.x to 7.x then upgrade to
7.0.350 and later release, please refer to KB 00202035 before doing "add node" process.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000202035
• VxRail 7.0.320 and later releases contain resolutions for two of the VMware vSAN issues detailed in
VMware Proactive Customer Advisory issued in June 2022: KB 88870
https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/88870. VxRail 7.0.400 and later releases contain the resolution for the
third of the VMware vSAN issue. The Dell VxRail: VxRail Response to VMware Proactive Customer
Advisory for June 2022 contains more information https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/EN-
US/000201082.
2. This is a link to the top trending service topics. These topics may or not be related to this activity.
This is merely a proactive attempt to make you aware of any KB articles that may be associated with
this product.
Note: There may not be any top trending service topics for this product at any given time.
VxRail Appliance Top Service Topics
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Notes:
• Starting with v7.0.130, VxRail no longer validates the customer-supplied vCenter server SW version
compatibility with the VxRail SW version on the cluster. Go to dell.com/support/kbdoc/000520355 to
confirm that your customer-supplied vCenter server is upgraded to the minimum compatible version
before initiating the installation of the cluster and before adding a new node to the cluster.
• The version of the new node to be added must be listed in the VxRail Node Addition Matrix
(https://dl.dell.com/content/docu92203_VxRail_Appliance_Node_Addition_Matrix.pdf).
• The new node software version is listed in the packing slip shipped with the node.
• Adding Quanta nodes to a cluster is not supported.
• AMD-based VxRail nodes cannot be mixed with any Intel-based VxRail nodes in the same cluster.
• Starting with v4.7.300, the new node is upgraded to the cluster version during the node add process.
Intel-based VxRail Nodes

• E460/E460F
• P470/P470F
• V470/V470F
• S470
• D560/D560F
• E560/E560F/E560N
• G560/G560F
• P570/P570F
• P580N
• V570/V570F
• S570
• E660/E660F/E660N
• P670F
• V670F
• S670
AMD-based VxRail Nodes
• E665/E665F/E665N
• P675F/P675N
For any node expansion, the following scenarios apply:

1. [ ] The new node is at the current cluster version 7.0.3xx.
• Follow this procedure to add the new node to the existing cluster.
2. [ ] The new node is not at the current cluster version, but is listed as compatible in the VxRail Node
Addition Matrix (https://dl.dell.com/content/docu92203_VxRail_Appliance_Node_Addition_Matrix.pdf).
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3. [ ] The new node is NOT listed as compatible in the VxRail Node Addition Matrix
(https://dl.dell.com/content/docu92203_VxRail_Appliance_Node_Addition_Matrix.pdf).
• Run the ‘node image management tool’ or the ‘Rapid Appliance Self Recovery (RASR) Factory
Image Upgrade Procedure’ to bring the new node to a compatible version.
Note: The ‘node image management tool’ and ‘Rapid Appliance Self Recovery (RASR) Factory
Image Upgrade Procedure’ are separate procedures available in VxRail SolVe under VxRail
Procedures > Install > Restricted Procedures.
Note: To ensure compatibility when expanding a node, refer to the VxRail Node Add Support Matrix.
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Rack Install Guide Sliding Rail Solution
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bottom will be the page number of the entire procedure.
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DELL EMC VxRail
Rack Installation
SLIDING RAIL SOLUTION
EMC PERSPECTIVE
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Rack Installation Installation du rack | Rack-Montage | ラックへの取り付け | Instalación del rack
WARNING: This is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet before you begin.
WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
NOTE: Begin installing the rails in the allotted space that is closest to the bottom of the rack enclosure.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document do not represent a specific system.
2
Installing and Removing Tool-less Rails (Square Hole or Round Hole Racks)
3
NOTE: The tooled rail mounting configuration requires eight user-supplied screws: #10-32, #12-24, #M5, or #M6. The head diameter of the screws must be less than 10 mm (0.4”). Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front side
of the vertical rack flanges (1). Align each end piece in the bottom and top holes of the desired U spaces (2). Engage the back end of
the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and the latch clicks into place. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front
AVERTISSEMENT : ce document est uniquement un condensé. Veuillez lire le livret relatif à la sécurité, l’environnement et les réglementations avant de commencer. end piece on the vertical rack flange (3). To remove the rails, pull the latch release button on the end piece midpoint and unseat each
rail (4).
AVERTISSEMENT : seuls les techniciens de maintenance qualifiés sont habilités à retirer le capot du système pour accéder aux composants internes. Veuillez lire les consignes de sécurité fournies avec le système
avant de commencer. Installation et retrait sans outil des rails (racks à trous ronds ou carrés)
REMARQUE : commencez par installer les rails dans l’espace alloué le plus proche de la partie inférieure du châssis. Placez les extrémités des rails gauche et droit portant la mention FRONT vers l’intérieur et orientez chaque extrémité pour qu’elle
vienne s’encastrer dans les trous de la partie avant des brides verticales du rack (1). Alignez chaque extrémité pour qu’elle
REMARQUE : les illustrations figurant dans ce document ne représentent pas de serveur spécifique. s’encastre dans les trous inférieurs et supérieurs des unités souhaitées (2). Engagez l’arrière du rail jusqu’à son enclenchement
complet dans la collerette verticale du rack et jusqu’à l’enclenchement du loquet. Répétez ces étapes pour positionner et enclencher
REMARQUE : l’installation avec outils nécessite huit vis non incluses : n° 10-32, n° 12-24, n° M5 ou n° M6. Le diamètre des têtes de vis doit être inférieur à 10 mm (0,4 po). l’extrémité avant sur la bride verticale du rack (3). Pour retirer les rails, tirez sur le bouton de dégagement du loquet situé au milieu de 2
l’extrémité et dégagez chaque rail (4).
WARNUNG: Dieses Dokument stellt eine Kurzanleitung dar. Bevor Sie anfangen, lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise im Handbuch Informationen zu Sicherheit, Umweltschutz und Vorschriften. Ein- und Ausbauen der nicht verschraubten Schienen (Racks mit rechteckigen oder runden Öffnungen)
WARNUNG: Nur zugelassene Servicetechniker dürfen die Gehäuseabdeckung entfernen und auf die Komponenten im Innern des Systems zugreifen. Bevor Sie beginnen, lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, die Sie zusammen Platzieren Sie das linke und rechte Schienenendstück so, dass die Aufschrift FRONT nach innen zeigt, und richten Sie die Endstücke 1
mit Ihrem System erhalten haben. so aus, dass sie in die Öffnungen auf der Vorderseite der vertikalen Rack-Flansche passen (1). Richten Sie die Endstücke an
den unteren und oberen Öffnungen der gewünschten U-Einheit aus (2). Stellen Sie die hinteren Schienenenden so ein, dass sie
ANMERKUNG: Beginnen Sie damit, die Schienen an der vorgesehenen Stelle, die dem unteren Bereich des Rackgehäuses am nächsten ist, anzubringen. vollständig in den vertikalen Rack-Flanschen sitzen und der Riegel einrastet. Setzen Sie die vorderen Endstücke auf die gleiche
Weise in die vertikalen Rack-Flansche ein (3). Um die Schienen auszubauen, drücken Sie auf die Entriegelungstaste in der Mitte des
ANMERKUNG: Die Abbildungen in diesem Dokument stellen kein spezifisches System dar. Endstücks und lösen Sie die betreffende Schiene (4).
ANMERKUNG: Für die Montage der verschraubten Schienen werden acht vom Benutzer bereitgestellte Schrauben benötigt: #10-32, #12-24, #M5 oder #M6. Der Kopfdurchmesser der Schrauben muss weniger als 10 mm (0,4 Zoll)
ツールレスレールの取り付けと取り外し
（角型または丸型穴のラック）
betragen.
FRONT とラベル表示された左右のレールエンドピースが内側を向き、両端のペグが垂直ラックフランジ前面の穴に入るよう
に合わせます（1）。任意の U スペースの一番下の穴と一番上の穴に各エンドピースを合わせます（2）。垂直ラックフランジに
完全に固定され、ラッチが所定の位置にカチッと固定されるまで、レールの後端をはめ込みます。この手順を繰り返して、前面
警告：本書は要約版です。作業を開始する前に、
『Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information』
（安全、環境、および認可機関に関する情報）
という小冊子に書かれている安全にお使いいただくための注意をおのエンドピースを垂直ラックフランジに取り付けます（3）。レールを取り外すには、エンドピースの中央にあるラッチリリース
読みください。ボタンを引いて各レールを外します（4）。
警告：システムのカバーを取り外して内部の部品に手を触れる作業は、
トレーニングを受けたサービス技術者のみが行ってください。作業を開始する前に、
システムに付属しているガイドの安全にお使いいただくための注
意を参照してください。 Instalación y extracción de los rieles sin herramientas (racks con orificios cuadrados o redondos)
メモ：レールの取り付けは、割り当てられているスペースのうち、
ラックエンクロージャの底部に最も近い箇所を最初に行ってください。 Coloque los extremos izquierdo y derecho de los rieles con la etiqueta FRONT mirando hacia el interior y oriente cada extremo
de modo que encaje en los orificios de la parte frontal de las pestañas verticales del rack (1). Alinee cada extremo en los orificios 4
メモ：本書のイラストは特定のシステムを指すものではありません。 inferior y superior de los espacios U que desee (2). Apriete el extremo posterior del riel hasta que se asiente completamente en la
pestaña vertical del rack y el pestillo encaje en su lugar. Repita estos pasos para colocar y asentar el extremo frontal en la pestaña
メモ：ツールドレールマウント構成の場合には、キットに含まれていないネジ 8 本（#10-32、#12-24、#M5、
または #M6）が必要です。ネジ頭の直径は 10 mm 未満である必要があります。 vertical del rack (3). Para extraer los rieles, tire del botón de liberación del pestillo situado en el punto medio del extremo y desencaje
los rieles (4).
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AVISO: Este documento es una referencia resumida. Lea las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en el folleto Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (Información sobre seguridad, medio ambiente y normativas)
antes de empezar.
AVISO: Los técnicos de servicio especializados son las únicas personas autorizadas para retirar las cubiertas y acceder a los componentes internos del sistema. Antes de empezar, revise las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas
con el sistema.
NOTA: Empiece a instalar los rieles en el espacio designado que esté más cerca de la parte inferior del alojamiento para rack. Installing and Removing Tooled Rails (Threaded Hole Racks)
NOTA: Las ilustraciones de este documento no representan un sistema específico. Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat-tipped screwdriver (1). Pull and rotate the rail latch
subassemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (2). Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack
NOTA: Para la configuración de montaje de rieles con herramientas se requieren ocho tornillos suministrados por el usuario: 10-32, 12-24, M5 o M6. El diámetro de la cabeza de los tornillos debe ser de menos de 10 mm. flanges using two pairs of screws (3). Slide the left and right back brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach
them using two pairs of screws (4).
Installation et retrait avec outils des rails (racks à trous filetés)

Retirez les broches des supports de fixation avant et arrière à l’aide d’un tournevis plat (1). Tirez et faites pivoter les sous-ensembles
de loquets des rails afin de les retirer des supports de fixation (2). Fixez les rails droit et gauche aux brides verticales avant du rail à
l’aide de deux paires de vis (3). Faites glisser les montants arrière gauche et droit vers l’avant jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient placés contre
les brides verticales arrière du rail et fixez-les avec deux paires de vis (4).
Ein- und Ausbauen der verschraubten Schienen (Racks mit Gewindelöchern) 2 1

Entfernen Sie die Kontaktstifte mit einem Flachkopfschraubendreher von den vorderen und hinteren Montagehalterungen (1). Ziehen
und drehen Sie die Schienenverriegelungs-Teilbaugruppen, um sie von den Montagehalterungen zu entfernen (2). Befestigen Sie
die linken und rechten Montageschienen mit zwei Schraubenpaaren an den vorderen vertikalen Rack-Flanschen (3). Schieben Sie
die linken und rechten hinteren Klammern nach vorne gegen die hinteren vertikalen Rack-Flansche und befestigen Sie sie mit zwei
Schraubenpaaren (4).
ツールドレールの取り付けと取り外し
（ネジ穴ラック）
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マイナスドライバを使用して、前面と背面の取り付けブラケットからピンを外します（1）。レールラッチサブアセンブリを引き、
回転させて、取り付けブラケットから取り外します（2）。2 組のネジを使用して、左右のマウントレールを前面垂直ラックフラン
ジに固定します（3）。左右の後部ブラケットを背面垂直ラックフランジの方向にスライドさせ、2 組のネジで固定します（4）。
Instalación y extracción de los rieles con herramientas (racks con orificios roscados)
Retire las patas de los soportes de montaje frontales y posteriores mediante un destornillador de punta plana (1). Tire de los
Identifying the Rail Kit Contents subconjuntos de pestillos de los rieles y gírelos para extraerlos de los soportes de montaje (2). Fije los rieles de montaje izquierdo y
derecho a las pestañas verticales frontales del rack mediante dos pares de tornillos (3). Deslice los soportes posteriores izquierdo y
Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly:
1 derecho hacia las pestañas verticales posteriores del rack y fíjelas mediante dos pares de tornillos (4).
• Two B6 Dell ReadyRails II sliding rail assemblies (1)
• Two hook and loop straps (2)
Identification du contenu du kit de rails 3

Identifiez les éléments d’installation de l’assemblage du kit de rails :
• Deux assemblages de rails coulissants B6 Dell ReadyRail II (1)
• Deux sangles à boucle et crochet (2)
Identifizierung des Rail-Kit-Inhalts

Überprüfen Sie, ob alle zum Einbau des Schienensatzes erforderlichen Bestandteile vorhanden sind:
• Zwei B6 Dell ReadyRails II-Gleitschienen-Baugruppen (1)
• Zwei Kletthalter (2)
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Installing the System in a Rack
3 2
レールキットの内容の確認 Pull the inner slide rails out of the rack until they lock into place (1). Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system and lower
レールキットアセンブリの取り付け用のコンポーネントを確認します。 them into the rear J-slots on the slide assemblies (2). Rotate the system downward until all the rail standoffs are seated in the
• B6 Dell ReadyRails II スライドレールアセンブリ 2 本（1） J-slots (3). Push the system inward until the lock levers click into place.
Press the slide-release lock buttons on both rails and slide the system into the rack (4).
• ループストラップ 2 本（2）
Installation du système dans un rack
Identificación del contenido del kit de rieles
Dégagez les rails coulissants internes en les faisant glisser jusqu’à ce qu’ils s’enclenchent (1). Repérez les picots du rail arrière de
Localice los componentes para instalar el conjunto del kit de rieles: chaque côté du système et abaissez-les pour les emboîter dans les fentes en J des rails coulissants (2). Faites pivoter le système
• Dos ensamblajes de rieles deslizantes B6 Dell ReadyRails II (1) vers le bas jusqu’à ce que tous les picots du rail se trouvent dans les fentes en J (3). Repoussez le système vers l’intérieur jusqu’à ce
que les leviers de verrouillage s’enclenchent.
• Dos correas (2) Appuyez sur les deux boutons de dégagement des deux rails et poussez le système dans le rack (4). 4
2 Installation des Systems in einem Rack

Ziehen Sie die inneren Gleitschienen aus dem Rack heraus, bis sie einrasten (1). Machen Sie die hinteren Schienenhalterungsstege
auf beiden Seiten des Systems ausfindig und lassen Sie sie in die J-förmigen Aussparungen der Schiebeeinheiten eingreifen (2).
Drehen Sie das System nach unten, bis alle Schienenhalterungsstege in den J-förmigen Aussparungen sitzen (3). Drücken Sie das
System nach innen, bis die Verriegelungshebel einrasten.
Drücken Sie die Sperrtasten auf beiden Schienen nach innen und schieben Sie das System ins Rack (4).
ラックへのシステムの取り付け
内部スライドレールをラックから引き出し、所定の位置でロックします（1）。システムの両側にある後部レール突起の位置を
確認し、スライドアセンブリの後部 J スロットに上から差し込みます（2）。すべてのレール突起が J スロットにはまるまで、
システムを下ろします（3）。ロックレバーが所定の位置にカチッと固定されるまで、システムをラックに押し込みます。
両方のレールのスライドリリースロックボタンを押して、システムをラックに挿入します（4）。
Instalación del sistema en un rack

Tire de los rieles deslizantes internos hacia fuera del rack hasta que encajen en su lugar (1). Localice el distanciador posterior de riel
de cada lado del sistema e insértelos en las ranuras J posteriores de los ensamblajes deslizantes (2). Gire el sistema hacia abajo
hasta que todos los distanciadores de riel se asienten en las ranuras J (3). Empuje el sistema hacia dentro hasta que las palancas de
bloqueo encajen en su sitio.
Presione los botones de bloqueo de liberación deslizantes de ambos rieles e inserte el sistema en el rack (4).
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Rack Installation (continued) Installation du rack (suite) | Rack-Montage (fortgesetzt) | ラックへの取り付け（続き）| Instalación del rack (continuación)
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Removing the System From the Rack
3
Locate the lock levers on the sides of the inner rails (1). Unlock each lever by rotating it up to its release position (2). Grasp the sides
of the system firmly and pull it forward until the rail standoffs are at the front of the J-slots. Lift the system up and away from the rack
and place it on a level surface (3).
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Retrait d’un système installé dans le rack
Localisez les leviers de verrouillage situés sur les côtés des rails internes (1). Déverrouillez chaque levier en le faisant pivoter jusqu’à
ce qu’il soit en position de dégagement (2). Tenez le système par ses côtés et tirez-le vers l’avant jusqu’à aligner les picots du rail
avec les fentes en J. Soulevez le système, dégagez-le et posez-le sur une surface plane (3).
Entfernen des Systems aus dem Rack

Machen Sie die Verriegelungshebel an den Seiten der Innenschienen ausfindig (1). Entriegeln Sie die einzelnen Hebel, indem Sie sie
nach oben in ihre Freigabeposition drehen (2). Fassen Sie das System an beiden Seiten fest an und ziehen Sie es nach vorne, bis die
Schienenhalterungsstege sich vorne an den J-förmigen Aussparungen befinden. Heben Sie das System nach oben aus dem Rack
heraus, und legen Sie es auf eine ebene Fläche (3).
ラックからのシステムの取り外し
内側レールの側面にあるロックレバーの位置を確認します（1）。各レバーを上方向に動かしてロックを解除します（2）。シス
テムの両側をしっかり持ち、レール突起が J スロットの前面に来るまで引き出します。システムを持ち上げてラックから取り外
し、平らな面に置きます（3）。
Extracción del sistema del rack

Localice las palancas de bloqueo en los laterales de los rieles interiores (1). Desbloquee las palancas girándolas hacia arriba hasta
su posición de liberación (2). Sujete firmemente los laterales del sistema y tire de él hacia delante hasta que los distanciadores de 2
riel queden en la parte frontal de las ranuras J. Levante el sistema, extráigalo del rack y colóquelo en una superficie plana (3).
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Engaging and Releasing the Slam Latch
NOTE: For systems not equipped with slam latches, secure the system using screws, as described in step 3 of this Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
procedure. 1
Facing the front, locate the slam latch on either side of the system (1). The latches engage automatically as the system is pushed A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
into the rack and are released by pulling up on the latches (2). To secure the system for shipment in the rack or for other unstable A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
environments, locate the hard-mount screw under each latch and tighten each screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver (3).
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
Ouverture et fermeture des rabats Remarques, précautions et avertissements
REMARQUE : pour les systèmes non équipés de rabats, sécurisez le système à l’aide de vis, comme décrit à l’étape 3 de cette Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui vous permettent de mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.
procédure.
À partir de l’avant, identifiez le rabat de chaque côté du système (1). Les rabats s’enclenchent automatiquement lorsque vous Une PRÉCAUTION indique un risque d’endommagement du matériel ou de perte de données en cas de non respect des
poussez le système dans le rack et s’ouvrent automatiquement lorsque vous tirez dessus (2). Si vous devez fixer le système pour instructions.
l’expédier ou si celui-ci repose sur une surface instable, repérez les vis fixes situées sous chaque rabat et vissez-les à l’aide d’un Un AVERTISSEMENT indique un risque d’endommagement du matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de mort.
tournevis cruciforme n° 2 (3).
Anmerkungen, Vorsichtshinweise und Warnungen
Verschließen und Lösen von Schnappverschlüssen Eine ANMERKUNG macht auf wichtige Informationen aufmerksam, mit denen Sie das System besser einsetzen
ANMERKUNG: Bei Systemen ohne Schnappverschlüsse sichern Sie das System wie in Schritt 3 dieses Verfahrens beschrieben mit 2 können.
Rack Installation Instructions

Schrauben. Ein VORSICHTSHINWEIS macht darauf aufmerksam, dass bei Nichtbefolgung von Anweisungen eine mögliche
Machen Sie die Schnappverschlüsse an beiden Seiten der Systemvorderseite ausfindig (1). Die Verschlüsse schnappen automatisch Beschädigung der Hardware oder ein Verlust von Daten droht.
zu, wenn das System ins Rack geschoben wird. Um sie zu lösen, ziehen Sie die Befestigungselemente nach oben (2). Um das System
Durch eine WARNUNG werden Sie auf Gefahrenquellen hingewiesen, die materielle Schäden, Verletzungen oder sogar
für den Versand im Rack oder für andere instabile Umgebungen zu sichern, machen Sie die Festmontage-Schrauben unter den
den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können.
Befestigungselementen ausfindig und ziehen Sie sie mit einem Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher Nr. 2 fest (3).
メモ、注意、警告
スラムラッチの固定と解除
メモ：コンピュータを使いやすくするための重要な情報を説明しています。
メモ：スラムラッチがないシステムの場合は、本項手順 3 の説明に従ってネジでシステムを固定します。
注意：手順に従わないと、ハードウェアの損傷やデータの損失につながる可能性があることを示しています。
システムの前面に立ち、システムの両側にあるスラムラッチの位置を確認します（1）。ラッチは、システムをラックに挿入する
と自動的に固定されます。固定を解除するには、ラッチを引き上げます（2）。システムをラックに取り付けたまま搬送したり不警告：物的損害、けが、
または死亡の原因となる可能性があることを示しています。
Instructions d’installation du rack
安定な環境で使用するために固定する必要がある場合は、各ラッチの下にある固定用のネジを #2 プラスドライバで締めま
3 Notas, precauciones y avisos
す（3）。
Una NOTA proporciona información importante que le ayudará a utilizar mejor el ordenador. Anleitung für die Rack-Montage
Encaje y liberación del pestillo de golpe Un mensaje de PRECAUCIÓN indica la posibilidad de daños en el hardware o la pérdida de datos si no se siguen las
NOTA: En los sistemas que no dispongan de pestillos de golpe, fije el sistema con tornillos, como se describe en el paso 3 de este instrucciones.
ラックの取り付け手順
procedimiento.
Desde la parte frontal, localice el pestillo de golpe en cada lado del sistema (1). Los pestillos encajan automáticamente cuando se
Un mensaje de AVISO indica el riesgo de daños materiales, lesiones o incluso la muerte. Instrucciones de instalación del rack
empuja el sistema dentro del rack y se liberan al levantar los pestillos (2). Para fijar el sistema para transportarlo en el rack o en otros
entornos inestables, localice el tornillo de fijación debajo de cada pestillo y apriete los tornillos con un destornillador Phillips del n.º 2 (3). Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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© 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited. Dell™,
the DELL logo, and ReadyRails™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
2011 - 07
Les informations contenues dans cette publication sont sujettes à modification sans préavis.
© 2011 Dell Inc. tous droits réservés.
Routing the Cables 1 La reproduction de ce document de quelque manière que ce soit sans l’autorisation écrite de Dell Inc. est strictement interdite.
NOTE: If you did not order the optional CMA, use the two hook and loop straps provided in the rail kit to route the cables at the back Dell™, le logo DELL et ReadyRails™ sont des marques de Dell Inc. Dell Inc. ne revendique aucun intérêt dans l’utilisation des marques
of your system. et des noms de marque ne lui appartenant pas.
Locate the outer CMA brackets on the interior sides of both rack flanges (1). Bundle the cables gently, pulling them clear of the 07 - 2011
system connectors to the left and right sides (2). Thread the hook and loop straps through the tooled slots on the outer CMA brackets Irrtümer und technische Änderungen vorbehalten.
on each side of the system to secure the cable bundles (3). © 2011 Dell Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
Eine Vervielfältigung oder Wiedergabe dieser Materialien in jeglicher Weise ohne vorherige schriftliche Genehmigung von Dell Inc.
Routage des câbles ist strengstens untersagt. Dell™, das DELL-Logo und ReadyRails™ sind Marken von Dell Inc. Dell Inc. erhebt keinen Anspruch auf die WARNING: This is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions
REMARQUE : si vous n’avez pas commandé de passe-câbles, utilisez les deux sangles à boucle et crochet fournies dans le kit de rails Marken und Handelsnamen anderer Hersteller. that ship with your system before you begin.
pour passer les câbles à l’arrière du système. 07 - 2011 AVERTISSEMENT : ce document est uniquement un condensé. Veuillez
Localisez les supports externes du passe-câbles à l’intérieur des deux collerettes du rack (1). Regroupez les câbles avec précaution 本書の内容は予告なく変更されることがあります。 lire les consignes de sécurité fournies avec le système avant
en veillant à les dégager des connecteurs système situés de chaque côté (2). Faites passer les sangles à boucle et crochet à travers
les fentes situées sur l’un des supports externes du passe-câbles afin de sécuriser les groupes de câbles (3). 3 © 2011 すべての著作権は Dell Inc. にあります。 de commencer.
Dell Inc. の書面による許可のない複製は、いかなる形態においても厳重に禁じられています。Dell™、Dell ロゴ、および
ReadyRails™ は Dell Inc. の商標です。本書内では、Dell 以外の商標や会社名が使用されている場合がありますが、
それらの商 WARNUNG: Dieses Dokument stellt eine Kurzanleitung dar. Before Sie
Verlegen der Kabel 標や会社名は、一切 Dell Inc. に帰属するものではありません。 anfangen, lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, die Ihrem System
ANMERKUNG: Wenn Sie den optionalen Kabelführungsarm nicht bestellt haben, führen Sie die Kabel mithilfe der beiden mit dem 2011 - 07 beiliegen.
Schienensatz gelieferten Kletthalter an der Rückseite Ihres Systems entlang.
La información contenida en esta publicación puede modificarse sin previo aviso. 警告：本書は要約版です。作業を開始する前に、システムに付属して
Machen Sie die äußeren Schienen des Kabelführungsarms an den Innenseiten der beiden Rack-Flansche ausfindig (1). Bündeln Sie © 2011 Dell Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.
die Kabel vorsichtig und ziehen Sie sie von den Systemanschlüssen auf der linken und rechten Seite fort (2). Fädeln Sie die Kletthalter
いるガイドの安全にお使いいただくための注意をお読みください。
durch die gerillten Schlitze in der äußeren Kabelführungsarm-Halterung auf jeder Systemseite, um die Kabelbündel zu sichern (3). Queda estrictamente prohibida la reproducción de este material en cualquier forma sin la autorización por escrito de Dell Inc. Dell™,
el logotipo de DELL y ReadyRails™ son marcas comerciales de Dell Inc. Dell Inc. renuncia a cualquier interés sobre la propiedad de AVISO: Este documento es una referencia resumida. Lea las
marcas y nombres de terceros. instrucciones de seguridad suministradas con el sistema antes
ケーブルの配線
07 - 2011 de empezar.
メモ：オプションの CMA を注文されなかった場合は、
システム背面の配線にレールキットに含まれている 2 本のループスト
ラップを利用します。
Printed in China.
各ラックフランジの内側にある外側 CMA ブラケットの位置を確認します（1）。ケーブルを注意深く束にして、左右のシステム 2
コネクタの邪魔にならないようにします（2）。システム両側の外側 CMA ブラケットにあるツールドスロットにループストラッ Imprimé en Chine.
プを通し、ケーブルの束を固定します（3）。
Gedruckt in China.
Colocación de los cables Impreso en China.
NOTA: Si no solicitó el brazo para tendido de cables (CMA) opcional, utilice las dos correas incluidas en el kit de rieles para tender Printed on recycled paper.
los cables en la parte posterior del sistema.
Localice los soportes exteriores del CMA en las partes internas de las dos pestañas del rack (1). Agrupe los cables con cuidado,
tirando de ellos de forma que no obstruyan los conectores del sistema en los lados izquierdo y derecho (2). Haga pasar las correas
por las ranuras cinceladas de los soportes exteriores del CMA en cada lado del sistema para fijar los grupos de cables (3).
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Rack Install Guide Static Rail Solution
Note: The next section is an existing PDF document that is inserted into this procedure. You may see
two sets of page numbers because the existing PDF has its own page numbering. Page x of y on the
bottom will be the page number of the entire procedure.
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DELL EMC VxRail
Rack Installation
STATIC RAIL SOLUTIONS
EMC PERSPECTIVE
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Rack Installation Installation du rack | Rack-Montage | | Instalación del rack
These instructions describe the Ces instructions décrivent In diesen Anleitungen werden En estas instrucciones se
following static rail solutions: les solutions de rails statiques die folgenden Lösungen mit describen las soluciones de WARNING: This is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet before you begin.
Tool-less, round- or square-hole suivantes : festen Schienen beschreiben: rieles estáticos siguientes: WARNING: Use care when removing systems from the rails. Always secure systems to the rack as detailed in step 8.
(four-post) in step 2 Sans outil, trou rond ou carré Nicht verschraubt, mit runden oder Sin herramientas, orificios cuadrados WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Tooled flush-mount rails (quatre montants) à l’étape 2 quadratischen Öffnungen o redondos (cuatro postes) en el paso 2 NOTE: Begin installing the rails from the bottom of the allotted U-space. For example, the rails for a 2U system should be mounted in the bottom U of the allotted 2U space.
(two-post) in steps 3 and 4 (vier Stützen) in Schritt 2 AVERTISSEMENT : Ce document est uniquement un condensé. Veuillez lire le livret relatif à la sécurité, l’environnement et les réglementations avant de commencer.
Rails à montage encastré avec outil Rieles de montaje a ras con herramien-
Tooled center-mount rails (deux montants) aux étapes 3 et 4 Verschraubte Schienen für bündige tas (dos postes) en los pasos 3 y 4 AVERTISSEMENT : Procédez avec précaution pour retirez les systèmes des rails. Fixez les systèmes sur le rack comme il est indiqué à l’étape 8.
(two-post) in step 4 Montage (zwei Stützen) in Schritt 3 und 4 AVERTISSEMENT : Seuls les techniciens de maintenance qualifiés sont habilités à retirer le capot du système pour accéder aux composants internes. Veuillez lire les consignes de sécurité fournies avec le système avant de commencer.
Rails à montage central avec outil Rieles de montaje centrado con herra-
Tooled flush-mount rails (deux montants) à l’étape 4 Verschraubte Schienen für Mitten- mientas (dos postes) en el paso 4 REMARQUE : Commencez par installer les rails à partir de la partie inférieure de l’espacement d’unité alloué. Par exemple, les rails d’un système à 2 unités doivent être montés dans l’espace inférieur alloué pour deux unités.
(four-post) in steps 5 and 6 montage (zwei Stützen) in Schritt 4 WARNUNG: Dieses Dokument stellt eine Kurzanleitung dar. Bevor Sie mit der Montage beginnen, lesen Sie bitte die Sicherheitshinweise in der Broschüre Sicherheits-, Umgebungs- und Betriebsbestimmungen.
Rails à montage encastré avec outil Rieles de montaje a ras con herramien-
(deux montants) aux étapes 5 et 6 Verschraubte Schienen für bündige tas (cuatro postes) en los pasos 5 y 6 WARNUNG: Seien Sie vorsichtig, wenn Sie Systeme von den Schienen entfernen. Sichern Sie Systeme immer wie in Schritt 8 beschrieben am Rack.
Montage (vier Stützen) in Schritt 5 und 6 WARNUNG: Nur zugelassene Servicetechniker dürfen die Gehäuseabdeckung entfernen und auf die Komponenten im Innern des Systems zugreifen. Bevor Sie beginnen, lesen Sie die Sicherheitshinweise, die Sie zusammen mit Ihrem
System erhalten haben.
ANMERKUNG: Bauen Sie die Schienen von der Unterseite des vorgesehenen Einheitenraums beginnend ein. Die Schienen für ein System mit zwei Einheiten werden z. B. in der unteren Einheit des vorgesehenen Raums für zwei Einheiten
montiert.
NOTE: Tooled rails require eight user-supplied threaded screws: #10-32, #12-24, #M5, or #M6.
REMARQUE : Les rails à montage avec outils nécessitent huit vis filetées non fournies : 10-32, 12-24, M5 ou M6.
ANMERKUNG: Für verschraubte Schienen werden acht vom Benutzer bereitzustellende Gewindeschrauben benötigt: Nr. 10-32, Nr. 12-24, Nr. M5 oder Nr. M6.
NOTA: Para los rieles de montaje con herramientas se necesitan ocho tornillos roscados de suministro local: 10-32, 12-24, M5 o M6.
AVISO: Este documento es una referencia resumida. Lea las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas en el folleto Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (Información sobre seguridad, medio ambiente y normativas) antes de empezar.
AVISO: Tenga cuidado al extraer los sistemas de los rieles. Fije siempre los sistemas al rack como se describe en el paso 8.
AVISO: Los técnicos de servicio especializados son las únicas personas autorizadas para retirar las cubiertas y acceder a los componentes internos del sistema. Antes de empezar, revise las instrucciones de seguridad incluidas con el sistema.
NOTA: Empiece a instalar los rieles desde la parte inferior del espacio U correspondiente. Por ejemplo, los rieles de un sistema 2U se deben montar en la parte inferior U del espacio 2U asignado.
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Identifying the Static Rail Kit Contents 1
3
Configuring Flush-Mount Static Rails (Two- or Four-Post)
Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly: NOTE: The rails must be converted to tooled rails to install in threaded four-post or flush-mount two-post racks.
Two Dell™ ReadyRails™ static rails (1) Lay both rails with the end pieces facing up. Remove the two screws on the front end pieces and rotate each piece 180 degrees (1).
Two chassis rails (2) Reattach both end pieces with the two pairs of screws (2).
Two Velcro straps (3)
Configuration de rails statiques à montage encastré (deux ou quatre montants)
Identification du contenu du kit de rails statiques
REMARQUE : Les rails doivent être convertis en rails à montage avec outils pour être installés sur des racks à quatre montants
Repérez les composants nécessaires à l’installation des rails : (montage avec vis) ou sur des racks à deux montants pour un montage encastré.
Deux rails statiques Dell™ ReadyRails™ (1)
Couchez les deux rails avec leurs extrémités orientées vers le haut. Retirez les deux vis des extrémités avant et faites tourner
Deux rails de châssis (2) celles-ci à 180 degrés (1). Repositionnez les extrémités des rails et fixez-les avec les deux paires de vis (2). 1
Deux bandes Velcro (3)
Überprüfen der Bestandteile des Kits mit festen Schienen Konfigurieren der festen Schienen für die bündige Montage (zwei oder vier Stützen)
Prüfen Sie, ob alle zum Einbau des Schienensatzes erforderlichen Bestandteile vorhanden sind: ANMERKUNG: Die Schienen müssen in verschraubte Schienen umgewandelt werden, damit sie bündig in Zwei-Stützen-Racks
oder mit Gewinde in Vier-Stützen-Racks montiert werden können.
Zwei feste Dell™ ReadyRails™-Schienen (1)
Zwei Schienen am Gehäuse (2) Legen Sie beide Schienen so hin, dass die Endstücke nach oben weisen. Entfernen Sie die beiden Schrauben an den vorderen
Endstücken und drehen Sie jedes Endstück um 180 Grad (1). Befestigen Sie beide Endstücke mit den beiden Schraubenpaaren (2).
Zwei Klettverschlüsse (3)
Identificación del contenido del kit de rieles estáticos

Localice los componentes para instalar el ensamblaje del kit de rieles: Configuración de rieles estáticos de montaje a ras (dos o cuatro postes)
Dos rieles estáticos Dell™ ReadyRails™ (1) NOTA: Los rieles deben convertirse en rieles de montaje con herramientas para instalarlos en racks de cuatro postes roscados o
Dos rieles del chasis (2) racks de dos postes de montaje a ras.
2
Dos tiras de velcro (3) 3 Coloque los dos rieles con los extremos cara arriba. Quite los dos tornillos de los extremos frontales y gire cada pieza 180 grados (1).
Vuelva a fijar ambos extremos con los dos pares de tornillos (2).
2
Installing and Removing Tool-less Static Rails (Four-Post)
4
Installing Flush-Mount or Center-Mount Static Rails (Two-Post)
Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front NOTE: To configure your rails for a tooled flush-mount installation, refer to step 3. 1
side of the vertical rack flanges (1). Align each end piece in the bottom and top holes of the first U (2). Engage the back end of the 2 Attach right and left mounting rails to the front mounting flanges with two pairs of screws (1). Slide each flush-mount adjustable
rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical flange (3). bracket forward against the two-post rack. Secure each side to the mounting flange with two pairs of screws (2).
To remove the rails, pull on the latch release button on the end piece midpoint and unseat each rail (4). For a center-mount installation, push the back brackets toward the back of the right and left mounting rails. Attach the fixed center
Installation et retrait de rails statiques sans outils (quatre montants) mount brackets to the front mounting flanges with two pairs of screws. Slide both of the back brackets forward against the two-post
Placez les extrémités des rails gauche et droit portant la mention FRONT vers l’intérieur et orientez chaque extrémité pour qu’elle rack and secure each side to the mounting flange with two screws (3).
vienne s’encastrer dans les trous de la partie avant des brides verticales du rack (1). Alignez chaque extrémité pour qu’elle
s’encastre dans les trous inférieurs et supérieurs de la première unité (2). Engagez l’arrière du rail jusqu’à ce qu’il soit entièrement Installation de rails statiques à montage encastré ou central (deux montants)
enclenché dans la bride verticale du rack. Répétez ces étapes pour positionner et enclencher l’extrémité avant sur la bride verti- REMARQUE : Pour configurer les rails en vue d’une installation à montage encastré avec outils, reportez-vous à l’étape 3.
cale (3). Pour retirer les rails, tirez sur le bouton de dégagement du loquet situé au milieu de l’extrémité et dégagez chaque rail (4). Fixez les rails droit et gauche aux brides avant avec deux paires de vis (1). Pour une installation à montage encastré, faites glisser
les supports réglables jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient placés contre les montants. Fixez chaque support à la bride de montage avec
Einbauen und Entfernen der nicht verschraubten festen Schienen (vier Stützen) 3 deux paires de vis (2). Pour une installation à montage central, poussez les supports arrière vers l’arrière des rails droit et gauche. 2
Platzieren Sie das linke und rechte Schienenendstück so, dass die Aufschrift FRONT nach innen zeigt und richten Sie die Endstücke Fixez les supports aux brides de montage avec deux paires de vis. Faites glisser les deux supports arrière en avant jusqu’à ce
so aus, dass sie in die Öffnungen auf der Vorderseite der vertikalen Rack-Flansche passen (1). Richten Sie die Endstücke an den qu’ils soient placés contre les montants et fixez-les aux brides de montage avec deux vis (3).
unteren und oberen Öffnungen der ersten Einheit aus (2). Stellen Sie das hintere Schienenende so ein, dass es vollständig im 1
vertikalen Rack-Flansch sitzt. Setzen Sie die vorderen Endstücke auf die gleiche Weise in die vertikalen Flansche ein (3). Um die
Schienen auszubauen, drücken Sie auf die Entriegelungstaste in der Mitte des Endstücks und lösen Sie die betreffende Schiene (4).
Installieren der festen Schienen für die bündige Montage oder für die Mittenmontage
(zwei Stützen)
ANMERKUNG: Um die Schienen für die verschraubte, bündige Montage vorzubereiten, lesen Sie Schritt 3.
Befestigen Sie die rechte und die linke Montageschiene mit zwei Schraubenpaaren an den vorderen Montageflanschen (1). Schieben
Sie beide bündig montierbaren verstellbaren Klammern nach vorne gegen das Rack mit zwei Stützen. Sichern Sie beide Seiten mit
3
je zwei Schraubenpaaren am Montageflansch (2). Für die Mittenmontage drücken Sie die hinteren Montageklammern in Richtung
des hinteren Endes der rechten und linken Montageschienen. Befestigen Sie die festen Klammern für die Mittenmontage mit zwei
Schraubenpaaren an den vorderen Montageflanschen. Schieben Sie die beiden hinteren Klammern nach vorn in Richtung des
Instalación y extracción de rieles estáticos de montaje sin herramientas (cuatro postes) Zwei-Stützen-Racks und sichern Sie beide Seiten mit je zwei Schrauben am Montageflansch (3).
Coloque los extremos de los rieles izquierdo y derecho con la etiqueta FRONT mirando hacia el interior y oriente cada extremo de
modo que encaje en los orificios de la parte frontal de las pestañas verticales del rack (1). Alinee cada extremo en los orificios
inferior y superior del primer U (2). Apriete el extremo posterior del riel hasta que se asiente completamente en la pestaña vertical
del rack. Repita estos pasos para colocar y asentar el extremo frontal en la pestaña vertical (3). Para extraer los rieles, tire del botón 4
de liberación del pestillo situado en el punto medio del extremo y desencaje los rieles (4).
Instalación de rieles estáticos de montaje centrado o de montaje a ras (dos postes)

NOTA: Para configurar los rieles para una instalación de montaje a ras con herramientas, consulte el paso 3.
Fije los rieles de montaje derecho e izquierdo a las superficies de montaje frontales con dos pares de tornillos (1). Deslice cada
soporte ajustable de montaje a ras hacia delante contra el rack de dos postes. Fije ambos lados a la superficie de montaje con dos
pares de tornillos (2). Para una instalación de montaje centrado, empuje los soportes posteriores hacia la parte posterior de los rieles
de montaje izquierdo y derecho. Fije los soportes de montaje centrado fijos a las superficies de montaje frontales con dos pares de
tornillos. Deslice los dos soportes posteriores hacia delante contra el rack de dos postes y fije ambos lados a la superficie de
montaje con dos tornillos (3).
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5
Configuring Four-Post Threaded Static Rails
8
Installing the System in the Rack
1 Insert the ends of the chassis rails into the front of the rails mounted to the rack and push the system into the rack (1). Depending 3
NOTE: To configure your rails for a tooled installation, you must perform step 3 and then perform the following steps for the back
on the rail configuration, the latches on the front of the system engage automatically (2). If the latches do not engage automatically,
brackets.
secure the system in the rack by tightening the screw under each latch (3). Thread the Velcro straps through the slots on the back
Press the rail release button on each rail to disengage the back brackets (1). Rotate the back brackets 180 degrees so that the brackets and use the Velcro straps to secure the cables (4). To remove the system from the rack, pull the system out until the travel
tooled end piece is in the back position (2). With the end pieces positioned outward, align and rejoin the midsections. Slide the back stops are reached. Locate the blue tabs on the sides of the chassis rails. Push the tabs inward and pull the system until the chassis
brackets into place until the release button engages (3). rails are clear of the rails (5).
Configuration de rails statiques vissés pour rack à quatre montants WARNING: The travel stop position is intended for repositioning your grip for system removal. It is not intended for service.
REMARQUE : Pour configurer les rails en vue d’une installation avec outils, effectuez l’étape 3 puis procédez comme suit pour
1
positionner les supports arrière. 2 Installation du système dans le rack
Insérez les extrémités des rails du châssis dans l’avant des rails montés sur le rack et poussez le système dans celui-ci (1).
Appuyez sur le bouton de dégagement de chaque rail pour libérer les supports arrière (1). Faites pivoter les supports arrière de En fonction de la configuration des rails, les loquets à l’avant du système s’enclenchent automatiquement (2). Si ce n’est pas le cas,
180 degrés pour que l’extrémité à visser soit positionnée à l’arrière (2). Les extrémités étant orientées vers l’extérieur, alignez et fixez le système au rack en serrant les vis sous chaque loquet (3). Faites passer les bandes Velcro dans les fentes des supports arrière
réassemblez les deux parties. Faites glisser les supports arrière jusqu’à ce que le bouton de dégagement soit enclenché (3). et enserrez les câbles avec celles-ci (4). Pour retirer le système du rack, tirez le système vers l’extérieur jusqu’à ce que les taquets
d’arrêt soient atteints. Repérez les pattes bleues sur les rails du châssis. Poussez-les vers l’intérieur jusqu’à ce que les rails du
Konfigurieren der festen Gewindeschienen (vier Stützen) châssis soient dégagés des rails du rack (5). 4
ANMERKUNG: Um die Schienen für den verschraubten Einbau vorzubereiten, müssen Sie zunächst Schritt 3 durchführen. Fahren Sie AVERTISSEMENT : La position du taquet d’arrêt a pour but de vous permettre de changer la position de vos mains pour retirer
dann mit den nachstehend beschriebenen Schritten für die hinteren Klammern fort. le système. Il n’est pas prévu pour les opérations de maintenance.
Drücken Sie an beiden Schienen auf die Schienenentriegelungstaste, um die hinteren Klammern zu lösen (1). Drehen Sie die hinteren
Klammern um 180 Grad, sodass sich das mit Schrauben versehene Endstück an der hinteren Position befindet (2). Während die End- Installation des Systems im Rack
stücke nach außen zeigen, richten Sie die Mittelstücke aus und verbinden sie. Schieben Sie die hinteren Klammern an ihren Platz, Setzen Sie die Enden der Gehäuseschienen in die Vorderseiten der am Rack montierten Schienen und schieben Sie das System in
bis die Entriegelungstaste einrastet (3). das Rack (1). Je nach Schienenkonfiguration rastet die Verriegelung an der Vorderseite des Systems unter Umständen automatisch
ein (2). Wenn die Verriegelung nicht automatisch einrastet, sichern Sie das System im Rack, indem Sie die Schrauben unter den
Riegeln festziehen (3). Ziehen Sie die Klettverschlüsse durch die Schlitze an den hinteren Klammern hindurch und sichern Sie
die Kabel damit (4). Um das System aus dem Rack zu entfernen, ziehen Sie es bis zum Anschlag heraus. Suchen Sie die blauen
Laschen an den Seiten der Gehäuseschienen. Drücken Sie die Laschen nach innen und ziehen Sie das System heraus, bis die
Gehäuseschienen vollständig von den Schienen getrennt sind (5).
WARNUNG: Die bis zum Anschlag herausgezogene Position dient ausschließlich zum Umgreifen beim Herausnehmen 5
des Systems. In dieser Position dürfen keine Wartungsarbeiten durchgeführt werden. 2
Configuración de rieles estáticos roscados para cuatro postes 3
NOTA: Para configurar los rieles para una instalación de montaje con herramientas, debe realizar el paso 3 y, a continuación,
llevar a cabo los pasos siguientes para los soportes posteriores.
Presione el botón de liberación de cada riel para liberar los soportes posteriores (1). Gire los soportes posteriores 180 grados de
modo que el extremo de montaje con herramientas quede en la posición posterior (2). Con los extremos situados hacia el exterior,
alinee y vuelva a unir las secciones centrales. Deslice los soportes posteriores hacia su posición hasta que el botón de liberación
encaje (3).
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Instalación del sistema en el rack
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Installing Four-Post Threaded Static Rails
Inserte los extremos de los rieles del chasis en la parte frontal de los rieles montados en el rack y empuje el sistema dentro del
rack (1). Según la configuración de los rieles, los pestillos de la parte frontal del sistema encajan automáticamente (2). Si los pestillos
no encajan automáticamente, fije el sistema en el rack apretando el tornillo situado debajo de cada pestillo (3). Haga pasar las tiras de
velcro por las ranuras de los soportes posteriores y utilice las tiras de velcro para fijar los cables (4). Para extraer el sistema del rack,
tire del sistema hacia fuera hasta llegar a los topes de transporte. Localice las lengüetas azules situadas en los laterales de los rieles
NOTE: To configure your rails for a tooled installation, refer to step 3 and step 5. del chasis. Empuje las lengüetas hacia dentro y tire del sistema hasta que los rieles del chasis salgan de los rieles (5).
Attach the right and left mounting rails to the front mounting flanges with two pairs of screws (1). Slide the back brackets forward AVISO: La posición de los topes de transporte sirve para poder sujetar bien el sistema mientras se extrae. No sirve para realizar
against the back mounting flanges and secure the brackets using two pairs of screws (2). tareas de reparación.
Installation de rails statiques vissés pour rack à quatre montants
REMARQUE : Pour configurer les rails en vue d’une installation avec outils, reportez-vous à l’étape 3 et à l’étape 5. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
A NOTE: indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Rack Installation Instructions

Fixez les rails droit et gauche aux brides avant avec deux paires de vis (1). Faites glisser les montants arrière vers l’avant A CAUTION: indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient placés contre les brides de montage et fixez-les avec deux paires de vis (2). A WARNING: indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Einbauen der festen Gewindeschienen (vier Stützen) Remarques, précautions et avertissements
Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui peuvent vous aider à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.
ANMERKUNG: Um die Schienen für die verschraubte Montage vorzubereiten, lesen Sie Schritt 3 und Schritt 5.
Une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d’un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données en cas de non-respect
Befestigen Sie die rechte und die linke Montageschiene mit zwei Schraubenpaaren am vorderen Montageflansch (1). des instructions données.
Schieben Sie die hinteren Klammern nach vorn in Richtung der hinteren Montageflansche und sichern Sie die Klammern Un AVERTISSEMENT vous avertit d’un risque d’endommagement du matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de mort.
mit zwei Schraubenpaaren (2). Anmerkungen, Vorsichtshinweise und Warnungen
ANMERKUNG: macht auf wichtige Informationen aufmerksam, mit denen Sie das System besser einsetzen können. Instructions d’installation du rack
VORSICHTSHINWEIS: warnt vor möglichen Beschädigungen der Hardware oder vor Datenverlust, falls die Anweisungen
nicht befolgt werden.
WARNUNG: weist auf Gefahrenquellen hin, die materielle Schäden, Verletzungen oder sogar den Tod von Personen
Anleitung für die Rack-Montage
zur Folge haben können.
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Instalación de rieles estáticos roscados para cuatro postes
NOTA: Para configurar los rieles para una instalación de montaje con herramientas, consulte el paso 3 y el paso 5.
Instrucciones de instalación del rack
Fije los rieles de montaje derecho e izquierdo a las superficies de montaje frontales con dos pares de tornillos (1). Deslice los
soportes posteriores hacia delante contra las superficies de montaje posteriores y fije los soportes con dos pares de tornillos (2). Notas, precauciones y avisos
Una NOTA proporciona información importante que le ayudará a utilizar mejor el ordenador.
Un mensaje de PRECAUCIÓN indica la posibilidad de daños en el hardware o la pérdida de datos si no se siguen las
instrucciones.
Un mensaje de AVISO indica el riesgo de daños materiales, lesiones o incluso la muerte.
WARNING: This is a condensed reference.
Read the safety instructions that ship with
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Installing Chassis Rails
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Dell and ReadyRails are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
your system before you begin.
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce document est unique-
ment un condensé. Veuillez lire les consignes
Place the system on a level surface and align the keyhole slots on the chassis rails with the pins on the system (1). Slide the chassis June 2009 de sécurité fournies avec le système avant de
rails toward the back of the system until they lock into place. To remove the chassis rails, lift the lock spring until it clears the pin and
slide the chassis rails toward the front of the system until the pins can slip through the keyhole slots (2).
Les informations contenues dans ce document peuvent être modifiées sans préavis.
© 2009 Dell Inc. Tous droits réservés.
commencer.
La reproduction de ce document de quelque manière que ce soit sans l’autorisation écrite de Dell Inc. est strictement interdite.
Installation des rails du châssis Dell et ReadyRails sont des marques de Dell Inc. Dell Inc. décline tout intérêt dans l’utilisation des marques et des noms de marques WARNUNG: Dieses Dokument stellt eine Kurz-
Placez le système sur une surface plate et alignez les orifices des rails avec les broches sur le système (1). Faites glisser les rails
vers l’arrière du système jusqu’à ce qu’ils s’enclenchent sur le châssis. Pour retirez les rails du châssis, soulevez le taquet de fixation
ne lui appartenant pas. anleitung dar. Bevor Sie beginnen, lesen Sie
2 Juin 2009
die im Lieferumfang Ihres Systems enthaltenen
des rails pour les désenclencher et faites glisser les rails vers l’avant du système jusqu’à ce que les broches passent dans les
Irrtümer und technische Änderungen vorbehalten.
orifices (2). © 2009 Dell Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Sicherheitshinweise.
Einbauen der Montageschienen 1 Die Vervielfältigung oder Wiedergabe in jeglicher Weise ohne vorherige schriftliche Genehmigung von Dell sind strengstens
untersagt. Dell und ReadyRails sind Marken von Dell Inc. Dell Inc. erhebt keinen Anspruch auf die Marken und Handelsnamen
Stellen Sie das System auf eine ebene Unterlage und richten Sie die Befestigungslöcher in den Gehäuseschienen mit den Stiften am anderer Hersteller.
System aus (1). Schieben Sie die Gehäuseschienen in Richtung der Rückseite des Systems, bis jedes an seinem Platz einrastet. Um Juni 2009
die Gehäuseschienen zu entfernen, heben Sie die Verschlussfeder an, bis der Stift frei ist. Schieben Sie die Gehäuseschienen in
Richtung der Systemvorderseite, bis die Stifte durch die Befestigungslöcher rutschen (2).
AVISO: Este documento es una referencia

resumida. Lea las instrucciones de seguridad
La información contenida en este documento puede modificarse sin previo aviso.
suministradas con el sistema antes de empezar.
© 2009 Dell Inc. Todos los derechos reservados.
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sistema (1). Deslice los rieles del chasis hacia la parte posterior del sistema hasta que encajen en su lugar. Para extraer los rieles del y nombres de terceros.
chasis, levante el muelle de bloqueo hasta que se separe del pasador y deslice los rieles del chasis hacia la parte frontal del sistema Junio de 2009
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Task 1: Connect cables to the VxRail nodes

1. [ ] Plug the power cords into the power supplies on each node and connect these cords to AC
power sources.
2. [ ] Locate the Ethernet ports on the back of the VxRail node.
Rear view of the system
Figure 1. Rear view of the system with 3 x LP PCIe slots
Table 1. Rear view of the system with 3 x LP PCIe slots
Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

1 BOSS-N1 module N/A BOSS module for internal system boot.
2 Power supply unit (PSU1) PSU1 is the primary PSU of the system.
3 PCIe expansion card riser 2 N/A The expansion card riser enables you to connect PCI Express
(slot 1 and slot 2) expansion cards. For more information, see the Expansion card
installation guidelines section of the Dell PowerEdge R660 Installation
and Service Manual.
4 System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back
button of the system. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by
turning on the system ID button. You can also use the system ID
button to reset iDRAC and to access BIOS using the step through
mode. When pressed, the system ID LED in the back panel blinks until
either the front or rear button is pressed again. Press the button to
toggle between on or off mode.
NOTE: If the server stops responding during POST, press and

hold the System ID button for more than five but less than 15
seconds to enter the BIOS progress mode
NOTE: To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled on the iDRAC setup
page by pressing F2 during system boot), press and hold the
System ID button for more than 15 seconds.
(slot 3) expansion cards. For more information , see the Expansion card
and Service Manual.
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6 Power supply unit (PSU2) PSU2 is the secondary PSU of the system.
7 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.
8 USB 3.0 port The USB port is 9-pin and 3.0-compliant. This port enables you to
connect USB devices to the system.
9 USB 2.0 port The USB port is 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. This port enables you to connect
USB devices to the system.
10 Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information,
port see the Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
11 OCP NIC card (optional) N/A The OCP NIC card supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated
on the OCP card which is connected to the system board.
12 NIC ports (optional) The NIC ports that are integrated on the LOM card provide network
connectivity which is connected to the system board.
Figure 2. Rear view of the system with x2 FH
Table 2. Rear view of the system with x2 FH

1 BOSS-N1 module N/A BOSS module for internal system boot.
2 Power supply unit (PSU1) PSU1 is the primary PSU of the system.
and Service Manual.
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4 System Identification (ID) The System Identification (ID) button is available on the front and back
button of the system. Press the button to identify a system in a rack by
turning on the system ID button. You can also use the system ID
button to reset iDRAC and to access BIOS using the step through
mode. When pressed, the system ID LED in the back panel blinks until
either the front or rear button is pressed again. Press the button to
toggle between on or off mode.
NOTE: If the server stops responding during POST, press and

hold the System ID button for more than five but less than 15
seconds to enter the BIOS progress mode.
NOTE: To reset the iDRAC (if not disabled on the iDRAC setup
page by pressing F2 during system boot), press and hold the
System ID button for more than 15 seconds.
and Service Manual.
6 Power supply unit (PSU2) PSU2 is the secondary PSU of the system.
8 USB 3.0 port The USB port is 9-pin and 3.0-compliant. This port enables you to
connect USB devices to the system.
9 USB 2.0 port The USB port is 4-pin, 2.0-compliant. This port enables you to connect
USB devices to the system.
10 Dedicated iDRAC9 Ethernet Enables you to remotely access iDRAC. For more information, see the
port Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.
11 OCP NIC card (optional) N/A The OCP NIC card supports OCP 3.0. The NIC ports are integrated on
the OCP card which is connected to the system board.
12 NIC ports (optional) The NIC ports that are integrated on the LOM card provide network
connectivity which is connected to the system board.
a. Locate the Ethernet port used to connect the iDRAC to your IT management network.
b. Locate the Ethernet ports on the Network Daughter Card (NDC). These Ethernet ports are built
into the rear of the node.
c. Check if any PCIe slots are populated with an optional Ethernet adapter card.
Task 2: Determine if predefined or custom network topology

Depending on the VxRail version being deployed, and your requirements, the topology between the
VxRail nodes and adjacent top-of-rack switches can be either a predefined network profile automated
during VxRail initial build, or a custom network topology that requires specific instructions.
• If a predefined network profile is selected, confirm with the solutions architect the number and type of
Ethernet ports on each node that are to be reserved for VxRail networking and create a connectivity
map between the VxRail node ports and adjacent top-of-rack switches.
• If a custom network design and topology is selected, request the connectivity map agreed to by the
solutions architect.
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Note: See the captured VxRail settings as needed for the port assignments on the top-of-rack
switches. Plugging into any available port does not guarantee network connectivity.
Task 3: Create mapping between node ports and switch ports for predefined network profile
Note: Skip this task if the network connectivity mapping will not match a pre-defined network profile, and
instead will be a custom network profile.
1. [ ] Determine whether one switch, two switches or four switches will be supporting the VxRail
cluster networks.
2. [ ] Determine which ports on the top-of-rack switch(es) in the data center rack will be used for
connecting the ports on the VxRail nodes to support the required VxRail networks.
3. [ ] Determine whether two ports or four ports per node will be used to support VxRail networking.
• If two Ethernet ports are to be reserved for the required VxRail networks, then only the NDC ports
are connected to support VxRail networking. If there are four ports on the NDC, then use the two
left-most NDC ports.
• If four Ethernet ports are to be reserved for the required VxRail networks, and the network speed is
10 Gb Ethernet, then the four NDC Ethernet ports are connected to support VxRail networking.
• If four Ethernet ports are to be reserved for the required VxRail networks, and the network speed is
25 Gb Ethernet, the two 25 Gb NDC ports and the two 25 Gb ports in the first PCIe slot are
connected for VxRail networking.
4. [ ] Create a mapping from the VxRail node ports to the appropriate switch ports.
• For a single switch, create mapping of either two Ethernet cables or four Ethernet cables to the
switch.
Figure 3. Connections for 2 NDC ports or 4 NDC ports to a single switch
• For a dual-switch deployment with two Ethernet ports on the NDC reserved for the required VxRail
networks, map one cable into the first switch, and the second cable into the second switch.
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• For a dual-switch deployment with four Ethernet ports on the NDC reserved for the required VxRail
networks, map the cables from NDC ports 0 and 2 into the first switch, and map the cables from
NDC ports 1 and 3 into the second switch.
Figure 4. Connections for 2 NDC ports or 4 NDC ports to dual switches
• For a dual-switch deployment with two 10Gb Ethernet ports on the NDC and two 10Gb Ethernet
ports on the PCIe adapter reserved for the required VxRail networks, map the cables from NDC
port 0 and PCIe card port 0 into the first switch, and map the cables from NDC port 1 and PCIe
card port 1 into the second switch.
• For a dual-switch deployment with two 25Gb Ethernet ports on the NDC and two 25Gb Ethernet
ports on the PCIe adapter reserved for the required VxRail networks, map the cables from NDC
port 0 and PCIe card port 1 into the first switch, and map the cables from NDC port 1 and PCIe
card port 0 into the second switch.
Figure 5. Connections for 2 NDC ports and 2 PCIe ports to dual switches
Task 4: Create mapping between node ports and switch ports for a custom network
In a custom network topology, the deployment does not align with a predefined network profile and you
can select any ports on the node to use for the VxRail networks. The mapping document should connect
a specific port on each node with a specific switch port.
• Two or four ports per node are required to support VxRail networking.
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Figure 6. Sample custom connectivity options
• You can select any combination of NDC ports and PCIe ports, so long as they are all running the
same network speed and the same network port type.
• A deployment with four switches is supported. For this deployment, each node port will plug into a
top-of-rack switch.
Figure 7. Sample topology with four top-of-rack switches
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Task 5: Verify network passage for a dual switch deployment

1. [ ] Verify network passage between the switches.
2. [ ] IPV6 multicast traffic is forwarded between the two switches.
Note: See the vendor’s documentation that came with the switches for the precise configuration
details to enable network passage.
Figure 8. Enabling network passage between the two switches
Task 6: Connect cabling between nodes and your data center

Note: Repeat the steps in this task for all of the VxRail nodes.
1. [ ] Plug the power cords into the power supplies and connect these cords to AC power sources.
2. [ ] Connect the Ethernet cables from each VxRail node to your network using the mapping created
between the node ports and the switch ports.
3. [ ] Connect the Ethernet cable from the iDRAC management port on each VxRail node to the
designated management switch.
Note: The designated management switch can either be a physical Ethernet switch separate from the
top-of-rack switches, or you can use ports on the top-of-rack switches, provided the switches are
compatible.
Task 7: Enable network connectivity to VxRail Manager

1. [ ] Verify the VxRail external management VLAN and the IP address of VxRail Manager.
Note: The default VxRail Manager IP address is 192.168.10.200, and the default VLAN for the VxRail
external management network is the default (untagged) VLAN.
2. [ ] Determine the method to connect to VxRail Manager.

• If connectivity is enabled by connecting a laptop to a port on one of the top-of-rack switches, the
switch port must be correctly configured to access VxRail external management network VLAN.
• If connectivity is enabled by a jump host upstream from the top-of-rack switches, the upstream
network must be configured to enable connectivity to VxRail Manager through a browser.
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Note: Skip the next step if you will provide a jump host for VxRail Manager access.
3. [ ] Configure the laptop to enable network connectivity to the VxRail Manager IP address.
4. [ ] Connect the laptop to the designated port on the switch.
CAUTION: Do not power on the VxRail appliance until after you have confirmed the TOR switch
configuration is complete. See the VxRail Network Planning Guide for switch protocol requirements. See
the ToR switch vendor documentation for configuration instructions.
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Task 8: Front Panel Features

1. [ ] The following figure illustrates the front panel features and indicators, including the power button
location.
Front view of the system
Figure 1. Front view of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system
Figure 2. Front view of 10 x 2.5-inch drive system
Table 1. Features available on the front of the system

Item Ports, panels, and slots Icon Description
1 Left control panel N/A Contains the system health, system ID, status LED, and the iDRAC
Quick Sync 2 (wireless) indicator.
2 Drive N/A Enables you to install drives that are supported on your system.
NOTE: For drive slot numbers, see the System information labels
section of the Dell PowerEdge R660 Installation and Service
Manual.
3 Right control panel N/A Contains the power button, VGA port, USB port, iDRAC Direct (Micro-
AB USB) port, and the iDRAC Direct status LED.
5 Information Tag N/A The Express Service Tag is a slide-out label panel that contains system
information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and so on. If you
have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag
will also contain the iDRAC secure default password.
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IMPORTANT: If the node has GPU cards such as Nvidia M60 as the PCIe Pass-Through device, see KB
517810.
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Task 9: Configuring iDRAC

To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for
remote accessibility, setup the management station and managed system, and configure the
supported Web browsers. You can configure the iDRAC within the System Setup following
Method 1, or you can connect to the iDRAC interface over direct USB connection using
Method 2.
Method 1: Configuring iDRAC using System Setup

Note: The G560 model uses a mini display port for video. You will need a mini-DP to VGA
adapter for video output.
For VxRail, you must complete the following on each individual node in the cluster.
1. [ ] Connect a KVM to the proper ports on the system.

2. [ ] Power on the on the system.
3. [ ] Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST) to enter System Setup.
Figure 1 Enter System Setup
4. [ ] In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
Figure 2 System Setup Main Menu
5. [ ] On the iDRAC Settings page, click Network.

6. [ ] Set the following items:
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a. Set Enable NIC to Enabled.

b. Set NIC Selection to Dedicated.
Note: For VxRail G560/G560F, set NIC selection to LOM1 instead of Dedicated. For details,
see KB 000157690.
Figure 3
c. Set Enable IPMI Over LAN to Enabled.
Figure 4
7. [ ] Under the IPV4 Settings, set the Static IP Address (iDRAC address), the Static
Gateway, and the Static Subnet Mask
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Figure 5 IPV4 Settings
8. [ ] Click Back > Finish, and then click Yes to save the settings.
9. [ ] Repeat for all nodes being installed.
Method 2: Configuring iDRAC using direct USB connection

Note: iDRAC direct feature allow direct connection from your laptop or PC USB port to the
iDRAC USB port. This allows you to interact directly with iDRAC interfaces for advanced
management and servicing.
1. [ ] Connect to iDRAC using direct USB connection.
a. For model E460, connect your laptop to the Micro USB port on the front of the node
or to the one of the USB 3.0 ports on the back of the node.
b. For models P470, V470, or S470, connect your laptop to the front USB Management
port, identified by the icon, with a USB A/A cable.

c. For model E560, connect your laptop to the front iDRAC Direct port (Micro AB USB)
with a USB A to Micro-B cable.
d. For models P570, V570 or S570, connect your laptop to the iDRAC Direct Micro USB
port located in the right Control panel on the front of the system with a USB A to
Micro-B cable.
e. For a G560, connect your laptop to the iDRAC Direct Micro USB port located on the
rear of the node with a Type A USB to Micro-B cable.
Note: For a G560, if the port is disabled, you will need to follow Method 1 listed
above.
f. Wait for the laptop to acquire IP address 169.254.0.4. It may take several seconds
for the IP addresses to be acquired. iDRAC acquires the IP address 169.254.0.3.
2. [ ] In a web browser, type in the iDRAC IOP address.
3. [ ] Log in to the iDRAC GUI using default login/PW of root/calvin.
4. [ ] From the Dashboard screen, go to iDRAC Settings -> Connectivity.
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Figure 6 Dashboard screen
5. [ ] Scroll down to IPMI Settings , enable IPMI Over LAN and click apply.
Figure 7 Enable IPMI Over LAN
6. [ ] Scroll down to IPv4 Settings and expand that section.

7. [ ] Change the DHCP to Disabled (it should be enabled by default). Then set the
following:
a. Static IP address
b. Static gateway
c. Static subnet mask
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Figure 8 IPv4 Settings
8. [ ] Verify that it works by pinging the gateway.
Note: It may take 30-60 seconds for the static IP to take and be able to ping the
gateway.
9. [ ] Go to Maintenance > Diagnostics and enter a ping command using the gateway you
entered (10.237.80.1 in the above example – yours will be different).
Figure 9 iDRAC settings
10. [ ] Enter the ping command and click Submit.
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Figure 10 Submit Ping command.
11. [ ] You should see that the ping command was transmitted, received with 0% packet
loss.
12. [ ] Following is the output with an IP that can NOT be pinged (indicating you entered
the wrong IP address or there is some networking issue you need to resolve.)
Figure 11 Ping command failed.
13. [ ] If you can NOT ping the gateway, try to ping another iDRAC in the rack you are
setting up. (Use the same ping command but with the IP address of another iDRAC).
14. [ ] If all works then exit the iDRAC and move on to next node.
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Task 10: Verify time setting

You will need to verify the time setting for each node to ensure that no issues occur during
validation.
1. [ ] At the System Setup Main Menu, select System BIOS.
Figure 12 System setup menu
2. [ ] Select Miscellaneous Settings.
Figure 13 Miscellaneous settings
3. [ ] Verify that the System time and System date are correctly set to UTC time.
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Figure 14 Set system time.
4. [ ] Select Back > Finish > and Finish to save and exit.
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Task 11: Installing the bezel

Bezels are application-specific, and may be different than shown. Some bezels include a key lock. All
bezels include two tabs on either side that you press in to release the bezel and its latches.
1. [ ] Pushing on the ends, not the middle, of the bezel, press the bezel onto the latch brackets until it
snaps into place.
2. [ ] If the bezel has a key lock, lock the bezel with the provided key and store the key in a secure
place.
Figure 15 Installing the bezel
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Change default VxRail network settings

Perform the following steps in order to prepare to change the default settings for VxRail before performing
node addition
Task 12: Enable access to the ESXi shell

If you are local to the data center, you can plug into the console port on the VxRail node. If you are
remote, follow the steps in this task to access the ESXi shell over a network connection
1. [ ] Connect to a laptop or jump host that has access to the iDRAC network supporting the VxRail
nodes
2. [ ] Open a browser to an iDRAC console on any VxRail node
URL: https://<iDRAC IP Address>
3. [ ] Login in as ‘root’. The default password is ‘calvin’.
Figure 16 iDRAC Login Screen
4. [ ] Open the virtual console
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Figure 17 Virtual console location on iDRAC dashboard
5. [ ] From the top toolbar, open the virtual keyboard
Figure 18 Virtual keyboard for console
6. [ ] Press “F2” and log into the DCUI with ‘root’. The default password is ‘Passw0rd!’.
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Figure 19 Enter credentials into console
7. [ ] Scroll down and select ‘Troubleshooting Options’
Figure 20 Troubleshooting Options
8. [ ] Press ‘Enter’ to Enable ESXi Shell.
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Figure 21 Enable ESXi shell
9. [ ] Using the virtual keyboard, open the console shell by pressing Alt+F1
10. [ ] Login with ‘root’. The default password is ‘Passw0rd!’.
Figure 22 Open ESXi shell
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Task 13: Assign IP address to ESXi management network

Note: The management IP address assigned to VxRail nodes in the same rack must be in the same
subnet
Repeat the steps in this procedure for every VxRail node planned for node expansion
1. [ ] From the ESXi shell, view the current VxRail network settings
Run: esxcli network ip interface ipv4 get
Figure 23 Sample default network settings
2. [ ] Modify the ESXi host management IP address

Run: esxcli network ip interface ipv4 set -i vmk2 -t static -g [IPv4
gateway] -I [IPv4 address] -N [mask]
Parameters description:
• [IPv4 gateway]: IPv4 address of the management network gateway
• [IPv4 address]: IPv4 address of the management network
• [mask]: netmask address of the management network
Figure 24 Sample IP address modification
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Task 1: Identify the PCIe ports being used for VxRail networks
Note: The number of PCIe-based ports and the speed of the PCIe-based ports reserved for VxRail
networking must match between the existing nodes in the VxRail cluster and the new node(s) to be
ingested into the cluster.
1. [ ] Open a session to the vCenter vSphere client supporting the VxRail cluster where the new
node(s) will be added.
2. [ ] Go to Home>Networking.
3. [ ] Select the virtual distributed switch supporting VxRail networking.
4. [ ] Select Configure.
5. [ ] Select Topology.
6. [ ] View the vmnics assigned as uplinks to the virtual distributed switch supporting the VxRail
cluster.
Figure 25 Sample NIC mapping in JSON file
Task 2: Activate PCIe Ethernet ports on new VxRail nodes

Repeat the steps in this task on all nodes targeted to be added to the VxRail cluster.
1. [ ] Access an ESXi shell on a new VxRail node.

2. [ ] Configure the PCIe-based NICs as uplinks on the vSwitch.
Run: esxcli network vswitch standard uplink add -u <vmnic> -v vSwitch0
Figure 26 Assign VMnic to vSwitch as uplink
3. [ ] Verify VNnic(s) are assigned as uplinks to vSwitch.

Run: esxcli network vswitch standard list
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Figure 27 Sample view of vmnic(s) added as uplink(s) to vSwitch
4. [ ] Assign one of the NICs to the failover policy on the vSwitch to activate the uplink.
Run: esxcli network vswitch standard policy failover set -v vSwitch0 -a
<vmnic>
Figure 28 Subsitute new vmnic with vmnic0 as active adapter
5. [ ] Assign the same NIC as the active uplink on the vSwitch portgroups.
Run: esxcli network vswitch standard portgroup policy failover set -p
"Management Network" -a <vmnic>
"Private Management Network" -a <vmnic>
Run: esxcli network vswitch standard portgroup policy failover set -p "VM
Network" -a <vmnic>
"Private VM Network" -a <vmnic>
Figure 29 Assign vmnic as active uplink on portgroups
6. [ ] Verify selected NIC is the active uplink on the vSwitch portgroups.
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Run: esxcli network vswitch standard portgroup policy failover get -p

<Portgroup Name>
Figure 30 Verify selected vmnic as active uplink on portgroup
7. [ ] Remove any NICs not being used for VxRail networking from vSwitch.
Run: esxcli network vswitch standard uplink remove -u <vminc> -v vSwitch0
Figure 31 Remove vmnic(s) from vSwitch
8. [ ] Repeat the steps in this task on the next new VxRail node
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Add VxRail nodes to an existing cluster

Task 3: Combine vSAN licenses
Note: Customers can skip this step if their vSAN license for CPU capacity has not reached the maximum.
Please reference KB 524898 for more information.
To perform this activity, you must have access to a management PC that can communicate with the
VCenter.
1. [ ] Log in to vCenter Server using HTML5 Client with administrative privileges.

2. [ ] Navigate to Home > Hosts and Clusters > VxRail-Cluster
Figure 32 Selecting VxRail Cluster
3. [ ] Right-click the vSAN cluster, then click Assign License. You should see the vSAN license applied
to this cluster.
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Figure 33 Checking vSAN License
4. [ ] Combine the vSAN license with the vSAN license of new nodes on myVMware portal.
5. [ ] Apply the combined license to vSAN cluster:
a. Log in to vCenter HTML5 UI.

b. Select the vSAN cluster which will be expanded and open the Assign License page as shown in
Steps 4 and 5.
c. Click the NEW LICENSE on the top.
d. Enter the combined vSAN license in the dialog box (including License key and name).
Figure 34 Assign License
e. Click OK.
f. Select the combined license, click OK, and the license is applied to the vSAN cluster.
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Task 4: Preparation and single/multi-node addition

To perform this activity, you must have access to a management PC that can communicate with the
VxRail.
Notes:
• A Dynamic Node cluster with a Fibre Channel array requires a manual step to mount the primary
external storage to the additional node(s) before proceeding with the node addition operation.
• Turn off TPM before node addition and turn on TPM after node addition.
• If the VxRail Cluster that is configured with a VMware vCenter Server whose certificate management
mode is thumbprint, a host connection issue can occur. See KB 000205158 for detailed information to
avoid such issue before upgrading.
• The UI of a dynamic node cluster with a Fibre Channel array will not contain vSAN fields.
1. [ ] Connect to vSphere vCenter:
a. Connect your management PC to a port on the TOR switch supporting your VxRail install base.
b. Configure the management PC network address to one that is on the same subnet as the VxRail
and can communicate with VMware vSphere vCenter.
c. Launch a browser on the management PC.
d. Log in to the vSphere vCenter HTML5 UI with the administrator account and password.
Figure 35 Log in to VMware vCenter Server Plugin.
You are now connected to vCenter and can proceed to add the new to the cluster.
2. [ ] Go to Host and Clusters > VxRail-DataCenter > VxRail-Virtual-SAN, and then go to Configure >
VxRail > Health Monitoring and verify that Health Monitoring status is set to Enable.
3. [ ] Select VxRail > Hosts.
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Figure 36 Hosts
4. [ ] The existing hosts are displayed. Click ADD.
Figure 37 Add Hosts
Note: For G560s, there was an issue with some nodes displaying a string of Unicode characters instead
of their PSNT or having the PSNT with Unicode characters appended to the end. If you see this issue,
contact support to open a service request to get this corrected.
a. If the new node’s version matches the cluster version, a screen similar to following will display.
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Figure 38 Discovered by loudmouth node
b. If the new node’s version is earlier than cluster version and the node is compatible, the new node
can be added to the cluster. The new node will be upgraded to the cluster level during the add
node process.
c. If the new node is not compatible, the corresponding subcomponents should be upgraded or
downgraded accordingly before adding them to the cluster.
d. If there are no new hosts found, and you want to add node by entering IP and credential, click
ADD.
Figure 39 Add nodes by IP.
e. You will be prompted to enter host IP address, and root password if needed.
f. Click VALIDATE to validate host credential and compatibility.
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g. Click ADD to add the hosts to the list.
Figure 40 Add host by IP
5. [ ] Select the node(s) you want to add to your VxRail cluster. Click NEXT to proceed with
configuring the new node(s).
Note: A maximum of six nodes can be added at one time.
Figure 41 Discovered Hosts
6. [ ] When prompted, enter the vSphere User Credentials. Click NEXT.

7. [ ] This step displays the configured nodes in the cluster and the new node(s) NIC configuration
plan. You can select the proper NIC configuration and define the NIC-mapping configuration plan for
new host(s). The default “NIC Configuration” is from the first configured node in the cluster. The
default value of vmnic for new node(s) will align with the selected “NIC Configuration”. Default values
should satisfy the common configuration requirement. You can manually change the vmnic order for
more flexible NIC redundancy function. Select NICs and VMNICs. Click Next.
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Figure 42 Select NICs and VMNICs.
Note: If the cluster uses an external DNS server, all nodes being added to the VxRail cluster must
have DNS hostname and IP address lookup records.
8. [ ] For single node addition, the new node requires hostname, management IP, and the
root/management accounts credentials. Enter the Host Settings and click Next.
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Figure 43 Single Host Settings
9. [ ] For multi-node additions there are two options, Autofill and Advanced. If you select Autofill, enter
only one starting management IP and hostname. The others will be generated automatically.
Figure 44 Multi Host Settings (Autofill)
10. [ ] If Advanced mode is selected, each hostname and management IP should be specified.
11. [ ] (Optional) If you want to customized host geolocation, enter the Rack Name and Rack Position,
and click Next.
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Figure 45 Host Location
12. [ ] For single node addition, enter the VSAN and vMotion IP addresses and click Next.
Figure 46 Single Node Network Settings
Figure 47 Dynamic node cluster with Fibre Channel array Network Settings
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13. [ ] For multi-node addition there are two options, Autofill and Advanced. If you select Autofill, enter
only one starting vSAN and vMotion IP. The others will be generated automatically.
Figure 48 Multi Node Network Settings (Autofill)
Figure 49 Dynamic node cluster with Fibre Channel array Network Settings
14. [ ] If Advanced mode is selected, each hostname and management IP should be specified.
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Figure 50 Multi Node Network Settings (Advanced)
15. [ ] Review the new information for accuracy. Click BACK to make changes. To continue, click
VALIDATE.
Figure 51 Validate
VxRail will validate the configuration details and if the validation passes, you will see a success message.
16. [ ] Select Yes if you would like the hosts to stay in maintenance mode after being added and click
FINISH to begin the process of adding the host(s).
Note: This option must be selected for adding nodes to a VCF on VxRail environment.
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Figure 52 Validation Successful
17. [ ] Monitor the progress of each host being added.
Figure 53 Expansion in progress
18. [ ] Wait for the progress to complete. Once complete, a success message will display. If an earlier
supported version node was added, the node will be upgraded to the cluster level.
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Figure 54 Node successfully added
19. [ ] Open a web browser and connect to the vCenter Server HTML5 UI. <https://hostname or
IP address>.
a. Log in with a user account and administrative privileges.

20. [ ] Go to vCenter > Hosts and Clusters > VxRail-Datacenter > VxRail-Virtual-SAN-Cluster. Verify
that you now see the additional node(s) just added to the cluster.
Note: Here we assume VxRail-Virtual-SAN-Cluster is your cluster name. For dynamic node cluster, the
cluster name is VxRail-vSphere-Cluster-xxxxx as shown in the following figure.
Figure 55 Dynamic node cluster name
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Note: After completing the node addition, any additional (non-original) networking configuration that was
performed after the initial setup, must be manually reproduced on the new node.
21. [ ] For detailed information about PowerFlex mount to new addition dynamic node, see Powerflex
Storage with VxRail Dynamic Nodes.
22. [ ] For detailed information about NFS mount to new addition dynamic node, see Understanding
Network File System Datastores.
23. [ ] For detailed information about iSCSI mount to new addition dynamic node, see Configuring
iSCSI and iSER Adapters and Storage.
24. [ ] Dynamic node cluster support FC/iSCSI/NFS protocols for vVol. For detailed information about
mounting vVol to new addition dynamic node, see Working with VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes.
25. [ ] VxRail 7.0.400 and later: For detailed information about TCP-NVMe mount to new addition
dynamic node, see About VMware NVMe Storage.
26. [ ] If the current VxRail Cluster is a HCI mesh cluster and uses a different vSAN subnet than
Remote vSAN Cluster vSAN subnet, perform the following extra manual steps:
Note: Before node expansion, you need to manually add vSAN traffic and vMotion traffic to other
existing configured nodes in HCI mesh cluster. Remote vSAN server cluster should be configured
properly on router to current VxRail HCI mesh cluster. The HCI mesh cluster mounting remote vSAN
datastore operation must be completed before node expansion.
a. Go to vCenter > Hosts and Clusters > VxRail-Datacenter > VxRail-Virtual-SAN-Cluster.

b. Click the newly added node.
c. Click Configure > System > Services.
d. Select SSH or ESXi Shell and click START to enable services.
e. If SSH service is enabled, you can log in to the new node command line using ssh client.
If ESXi Shell service is enabled, you can log in to the new node command line using DCUI with
Alt+F1.
f. Log in to new configured node using the command line with root account.
g. Add a static route to the new node:
esxcli network ip route ipv4 add -n <Remote vSAN Cluster vSAN
Subnet>/<netmask_length> -g <HCI Mesh vSAN Gateway>
For example:
HCI Mesh Cluster uses vSAN traffic as 192.168.100.0/24 with Gateway 192.168.100.1.
The remote vSAN cluster vSAN traffic is in 192.168.200.0/24 subnet.
The following command will be run on the new node:
esxcli network ip route ipv4 add -n 192.168.200.0/24 -g 192.168.100.1
By default, the VxRail factory ships with TPM module enabled and SecureBoot disabled. After you
complete node addition, the host might not pass attestation. You can resolve the “Host Secure Boot was
disabled” problem by either enabling SecureBoot or disabling the TPM module to align with the rest of the
cluster.
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How to Enable SecureBoot

1. [ ] View the ESXi host alarm status and accompanying error message.
2. [ ] Connect to vCenter Server by using the vSphere Client.
3. [ ] Select a data center and click the Monitor tab.
4. [ ] Click Security.
5. [ ] Review the host status in the Attestation column and read the accompanying message in
the Message column.
6. [ ] If the error message is “Host Secure Boot was disabled”, you must enable SecureBoot to resolve
the problem.
Figure 56 Attestation failure
7. [ ] Verify whether SecureBoot can be enabled. If it cannot be enabled, you must remove the
unsigned VIBs before enablement.
Figure 57 Secure boot enablement verification
8. [ ] Enable SecureBoot:
a. From the VMware vCenter vSphere Client, set one node Maintenance Mode.
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Figure 58 Enter Maintenance Mode.
b. Log in to iDRAC to configure SecureBoot, and select the Configure tab > BIOS Settings > System
Security > TPM Advanced Settings.
c. Select SecureBoot enable and click Apply > OK > Apply and Reboot.
Figure 59 Enable SecureBoot.
d. Click Job queue. Wait for all jobs to complete 100%.
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Figure 60 Status reached 100% completion.
e. Log in to the VMware vCenter vSphere Client and set the node to Exit Maintenance Mode.
Figure 61 Set node to Exit Maintenance Mode.
9. [ ] Perform Step 8 on each node until all nodes have SecureBoot enabled from iDRAC.
10. [ ] Log in to VMware vCenter vSphere Client and select the data center.
11. [ ] Click the Monitor and Security tab to verify that the latest Attestation status shows “Passed”.
12. [ ] If you see the alarm with a red icon, select it and click RESET TO GREEN.
Figure 62 Reset to Green.
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How to Disable TPM

1. [ ] View the ESXi host alarm status and accompanying error message.
2. [ ] Connect to VMware vCenter Server using the VMware vSphere Client.
3. [ ] Select a data center and click the Monitor tab.
4. [ ] Click Security.
5. [ ] Review the host status in the Attestation column and read the accompanying message in
the Message column.
6. [ ] If the error message is “Host Secure Boot was disabled”, you must disable TPM to resolve the
problem if you do not want to enable SecureBoot.
Figure 63 Attestation host status.
7. [ ] If you see an alarm with a red icon, select the specific Triggered Alarm and click RESET TO
GREEN.
8. [ ] Disable TPM:
a. From the VMware vCenter vSphere Client, set one node to Maintenance Mode.
b. Log in to iDRAC to configure SecureBoot, and select the Configure tab > BIOS Settings > System
Security > TPM Security “Off” > TPM Advanced Settings.
c. Select SecureBoot “disable” and click Apply > OK > Apply and Reboot.
d. Click Job queue. Wait for all jobs to complete 100%.
e. Go to Dashboard > Virtual Console to see if console shows “successfully completed”; if yes,
continue.
f. Log in to the VMware vCenter vSphere Client and select Exit Maintenance Mode.
9. [ ] Perform Steps 7 and 8 on each node until all nodes have TPM disable from iDRAC.
10. [ ] Log in to VMware vCenter vSphere Client and select a data center.
11. [ ] Select the Monitor and Security tab to verify that the latest Attestation message failed. The TPM
version and TXT show “N/A” and Message shows “Host Secure Boot was disabled”.
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Figure 64 Attestation message failed.
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Configure RecoverPoint for the newly added node

If this VxRail Cluster is using RecoverPoint, the newly added node will need to be configured for RP.
1. [ ] Open a Web Brower and connect to the vSphere HTML5 Client. Configure a Virtual Switch for
the newly added nodes.
a. On the Home tab, select Hosts and Clusters > VxRail-Datacenter > VxRail-Virtual-SAN > ESXi
host that is to be replaced.
b. Click on the faulted host from the list in the left pane window. Then go to Configure > Networking >
Virtual Switches in the right pane window.
c. Click “ADD NETWORKING…” to start configuring host network Adapter.
Figure 65 Add host networking in Virtual switches
d. Choose VMkernel Network Adapter.
Figure 66 Select connection type
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e. Choose Select an existing network, then click Browse.
Figure 67 Select target device
f. Select the original RP network.
Figure 68 Select target devices-select RP network
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g. Click Next.
Figure 69 Target device configuration finished
h. Click Next.
Figure 70 Select port properties
i. Select use static IPv4, and configure IP address and Subnet mask.
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Figure 71 Ipv4 settings
j. Click Finish to complete the Virtual Switch configuration.
Figure 72 RP networking detail page
2. [ ] Configure a Storage Adapter for the newly added node.
a. Go to Configure > Storage > Storage Adapters in the right window page, click Add Software
Adapter to add new storage adapter.
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Figure 73 Configure a storage adapter
b. Select Software iSCSI adapter.
Figure 74 Select Software iSCSI adapter
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c. Click OK.
d. Select iSCSI Software Adapter, then go to Adapter Details > Network Port Binding in the lower
pane window.
e. Add network port binding to the newly created iSCSI software adapter. Under Network Port
Binding tab, click + Add….
Figure 75 Add Network Port Binding
f. Select the original RP network, then click OK.

g. Click Rescan Adapater to rescan all storage adapters on the host to discover newly added storage
devices and / or VMFS volumes.
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Figure 76 Rescan all storage adapters
h. Choose scan for new storage devices and scan for new VMFS volumes, and then click OK.
Figure 77 Rescan storage page
3. [ ] Repeat these steps for each newly added node.
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4. [ ] Log out of the VxRail Manager UI and vSphere Web UI.

5. [ ] Close any open browser windows.
6. [ ] If used, physically disconnect your service laptop from the customer’s Top of Rack switch.
7. [ ] This completes the installation activities.
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Task 1: Connect cables to the VxRail nodes

Rear view of the system

Figure 1. Rear view of the system with 3 x LP PCIe slots

Table 1. Rear view of the system with 3 x LP PCIe slots

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

NOTE: If the server stops responding during POST, press and

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

7 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.

Figure 2. Rear view of the system with x2 FH

Table 2. Rear view of the system with x2 FH

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

Item Ports, panels, or slots Icon Description

NOTE: If the server stops responding during POST, press and

7 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.

Task 2: Determine if predefined or custom network topology

Figure 3. Connections for 2 NDC ports or 4 NDC ports to a single switch

Figure 4. Connections for 2 NDC ports or 4 NDC ports to dual switches

Figure 6. Sample custom connectivity options

Figure 7. Sample topology with four top-of-rack switches

Task 5: Verify network passage for a dual switch deployment

Figure 8. Enabling network passage between the two switches

Task 6: Connect cabling between nodes and your data center

Task 7: Enable network connectivity to VxRail Manager

2. [ ] Determine the method to connect to VxRail Manager.

Task 8: Front Panel Features

Front view of the system

Figure 1. Front view of 8 x 2.5-inch drive system

Figure 2. Front view of 10 x 2.5-inch drive system

Table 1. Features available on the front of the system

4 VGA port Enables you to connect a display device to the system.

Task 9: Configuring iDRAC

Method 1: Configuring iDRAC using System Setup

1. [ ] Connect a KVM to the proper ports on the system.