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Dell RH820 PowerEdge 860 Control Panel Board

Name: Dell RH820 PowerEdge 860 Control Panel Board
Brand: Dell
SKU: RH820

The RH820 control panel board restores front-panel I/O functionality to PowerEdge 860 and R200 servers where the original board has failed.

$59.00*

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Overview

The Dell RH820 (board model DA0S30TH4D6) is the front-panel I/O control board for the PowerEdge 860 and PowerEdge R200 1U rack servers. This board is the hardware intermediary between the physical front-panel controls — power button, reset button, status LEDs — and the server's main board. When this component fails, symptoms include an unresponsive front power button, incorrect or non-functional status LEDs, and in some configurations, inoperative front-panel USB or VGA ports. It is a passive board carrying no firmware, meaning correct installation immediately restores normal front-panel behavior without any software intervention. The DP/N identifier RH820 is the authoritative Dell part number for cross-referencing against a failed unit.

The RH820 is a targeted serviceable replacement for system administrators and IT professionals maintaining PowerEdge 860 or R200 infrastructure past the original hardware support lifecycle. In environments where iDRAC remote management is configured, a failed front panel is operationally tolerable but represents a loss of physical redundancy for out-of-band access. In environments without remote management, a non-functional front-panel power button can render a server unbootable outside of internal jumper procedures. This part is sold in used condition — the correct purchasing context is a repair operation where the existing board is confirmed failed and the DP/N has been verified against the replacement. It is not a platform upgrade or performance component; it is a precision replacement for a discrete, failed hardware element in a known-legacy server platform.

Key Features

PE860 I/O Control Panel

Specifications

Part Number (DP/N)

RH820

Board Model

DA0S30TH4D6

Compatibility

Dell PowerEdge 860, Dell PowerEdge R200

Component Type

Front-Panel I/O Control Board

Condition

Used

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Direct OEM Dell part ensures correct physical fitment and connector compatibility with PowerEdge 860 and R200 chassis without modification
Passive hardware design means no firmware, driver, or configuration dependency — install and the board functions immediately
Restores front-panel power button functionality, which is operationally critical for servers without remote iDRAC access configured
Dual-model compatibility (PowerEdge 860 and R200) makes it a viable spare for environments running both platforms
Available as a used pull unit provides a cost-effective path to restoring a server that would otherwise require full platform replacement

👎 Cons

Sold as used condition — no guarantee of remaining service life, and pre-purchase functional testing is not possible without a compatible host server
Compatibility is strictly limited to PowerEdge 860 and R200; using this board to source parts for any other PowerEdge generation is not supported
The ribbon cable connecting this board to the motherboard is not included and is a separate failure-prone component that may also need replacement
No warranty coverage on used server components means a failed-on-arrival board results in a return/replacement process with no guaranteed timeline
Front-panel board failure on an aging PE860 may indicate wider platform degradation — this board resolves one symptom but does not address underlying chassis age

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Dell server models are confirmed compatible with the RH820 board?

The RH820 (DP/N: RH820, board model DA0S30TH4D6) is confirmed compatible with the Dell PowerEdge 860 and PowerEdge R200. These are closely related 1U server platforms that share the same front-panel I/O architecture. It should not be assumed compatible with other PowerEdge generations without verification.

What functions does this control panel board actually manage on the PowerEdge 860?

The front-panel control board on the PowerEdge 860 handles the physical I/O cluster: power button, reset button, system status LEDs (power, activity, fault indicators), and the front-panel USB and VGA connectors where applicable. A failed control panel board can render the server unable to power on via the front button or display accurate status LED states.

This is listed as a used part — what should I inspect before installing it?

Inspect the board's connector pins and edge contacts for corrosion, bent pins, or physical damage. Verify the DP/N number on the board itself matches RH820. Check the ribbon cable connector for intact locking tabs, as these are the most common failure point on used pull units. Functional testing on a known-good server before permanent installation is recommended.

Is any firmware or software configuration required after installing this board?

No. The RH820 is a passive hardware I/O board — it does not carry firmware. It connects to the main server board via a ribbon or header cable and functions immediately upon correct installation without BIOS changes or driver updates.

Where can I verify this board is the correct part for my specific PowerEdge 860 revision?

Cross-reference the DP/N number on your existing failed board with RH820. Dell's parts lookup and service manuals for the PowerEdge 860 (available via Dell's support site) list the control panel board DP/N for each hardware revision. The DA0S30TH4D6 board model designation can also be used to confirm a match.