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Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 3.10 for Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX User's Guide

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Chassis Overview

The figure here shows a view of the CMC connectors.
Figure 1. CMC connectors and LEDs View of the CMC connectors and LEDs
Table 1. CMC connectors and LEDs. The following table contains details of the CMC connectors and LEDs
ItemIndicator, Button, or Connector
1Status/identification indicator (CMC 1)
2Power indicator (CMC 1)
3CMC connector ports (2)
4Power indicator (CMC 2)
5Status/identification indicator (CMC 2)

A Back Panel view of the chassis is given here with a table that lists the parts and devices available in the CMC.

Figure 2. CMC back panelBack Panel view of the CMC
Table 2. CMC back panel — parts. The following table contains details of the parts in the back panel
ItemIndicator, Button, or Connector
1PCIe expansion card slots low-profile (5)
2PCIe expansion card slots full height (3)
3CMC GB Ethernet port (CMC-2)
4CMC GB Ethernet port (CMC-1)
5Serial Connector
6Blower modules (4)
7I/O module ports
8 PSU 4
9PSU 3
10PSU 1
11PSU 2

A Front Panel view of the chassis is given here with a table that lists the parts and devices available in the CMC.

Figure 3. Front-Panel Features And Indicators—3.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive Chassis The figure shows the front-panel features and indicators on a 3.5–inch hard disk drive chassis.
Table 3. Front panel — features and indicators. The following table contains details of the indicators and features of the front panel.
ItemIndicator, Button, or ConnectorDescription
1USB connectors (2)Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system.
2LCD panelProvides system information and status, and error messages to indicate when the system is operating correctly or when the system needs attention.
3LCD menu scroll buttons (4)Moves the cursor in one-step increments.
4Selection ("check") buttonSelects and saves an item on the LCD screen and moves to the next screen.
5Enclosure power-on indicator, power buttonThe power-on indicator glows when the enclosure power is on. The power button controls the PSU output to the system.
6Hard disk drives (HDD)
2.5 inch hard drive enclosure
Up to twenty-five 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard disk drives.
3.5 inch hard drive enclosure
Up to twelve 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard disk drives.
7Information tagA slide-out label panel which allows you to record system information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, the system's electrical rating, and Worldwide Regulatory Agency marks.
8Optical drive (optional)One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive.
9VentsVents for the temperature sensor.
  • NOTE: To make sure about proper cooling, verify that the vents are not blocked.
10Video connectorAllows a monitor to be connected to the system.
11Server modules Up to four PowerEdge M520, M620, M630, or M640 server modules or 2 M820 server modules configured for the enclosure.

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