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Dell PowerEdge 6650

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Virtual Hands-On

Racking and Cable Management

Dell PowerEdge 6650

Chassis

Chassis
The PowerEdge 6650 chassis is a new design that will allow rack mounting in a 4U form factor. Approximate dimensions of the chassis are 17.4" wide, 6.80" tall (4 rack units, RU's), and 27" deep.

This is a picture of the 6650

Bezel

A metal bezel is mounted to the chassis front to provide the Dell ID. This bezel is considered an optional component on rack mount systems and may be removed without affecting system functionality. The bezel includes a lock but is not fixed or hinged on 6650 (rack mount) systems. Access to system peripherals and the control panel requires removal/opening of the bezel. A 4-pin connector integrated into the front of the system connects to the bezel to enable the control of system status indicators.

To remove the front bezel, grasp the edge of the front bezel on the left and right hand sides and gently pull away from the system.

This is a picture of the 6650, front bezel being pulled forward

NOTE: The chassis intrusion switch is located underneath the top cover. Chassis intrusion alerts (if enabled) will trigger once the top cover is removed.

Top Cover

There is a top rear cover and a top front cover. The top rear cover includes a key lock and also captures the top front cover. The top front cover cannot be removed without key access to the rear cover. Both covers can be completely removed from the system for service access. System information labels are included on both the top and on the inside of the cover in order to provide a wide range of service information to the user. Below are the steps for removing the rear and top front cover.

Using the system key, unlock the back cover.

This is a picture of the 6650 system key lock

Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the back cover to the chassis.

This is a picture of the 6650 with the thumbscrew circled

Slide the back cover towards the back of the system, then grasp the cover at both ends and lift the cover away from the system.

This is a picture of the 6650 indicating the cover should slide backwards and the upwards

Slide the front cover towards the back of the system and grasp the cover at both ends.

This is a picture of the 6650 cover sliding backwards

Lift the cover away from the system.

This is a picture of the 6650 being pulled up

Rack Kit

Rack installation components such as rails and ears are provided with the PowerEdge 6650 Rack Kit. The PowerEdge 6650 is equipped to be racked by default.

Active ID

The Dell badge found on the PowerEdge 6650 is also a diagnostic LED. When the bezel is in place on the system and the system is powered on, the Dell badge will be in one of the following states:

This is a picture of the PowerEdge 6650 front bezel glowing blue The Dell logo lights blue when the system is operating correctly.

The caution icon lights amber when the system needs attention.
An amber caution light indicates the need for attention to one or more of the following subsystems:

system power

cooling (fan failure/system temperature)

hard-disk storage

PCI bus/expansion cards

When the amber caution light is on, you should remove the system bezel and attempt to isolate and resolve the problem.

An LED on the back of the system provides the same functionality as the bezel indicators.

Security Features

The PowerEdge 6650 has the following security features:

Cover locks – A lock is provided on the top of the unit to secure the top cover to the chassis. This provides security for all electronics including memory, processors, and I/O adapters.
Hard Drive Security – The PowerEdge 6600 Tower Bezel locks to provide security for hard drives. The PowerEdge 6600 Rack Bezel does not lock. Security is provided by the rack enclosure.
Power off security – The control panel is designed to prevent accidental activation of the power switch. The power switch is secured behind the bezel, and a System Setup (BIOS) setting is available for locking out the power button (See Secure Mode).
Intrusion Alert – This switch is opened when the top cover is removed and sends a signal to the server management controller. When enabled, the management software will provide notification that the cover has been opened. This feature has battery backup and operates even if the system is powered off and unplugged.
Secure Mode – The BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode via Setup. This mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the Control Panel.

Fans

Six fans are mounted mid-chassis and are individually hot swappable from the top. The top panel slides toward the rear of the chassis to expose the fan bay for access. LED indicators direct the user to a fan that has failed.

This is a photo of the PowerEdge 6650's fans, numbered

The Embedded Server Management (ESM3) logic in the system will control the speed of the fans so that system acoustics are lower under normal operating conditions. A fan failure or over temperature in the system results in the fans being turned to a higher speed in order to prevent system failure. The fans integrated in the power supplies cool the hard drives and peripherals in the PowerEdge 6650 system.