Getting Started Guide
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... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, ...OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™, FlexAddress™, Force10™ and Vostro™ are trademarks of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server...
... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, ...OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™, FlexAddress™, Force10™ and Vostro™ are trademarks of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server...
Owner's Manual
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...and Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Oracle® is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. in the United States and other than its affiliates. IBM® is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. Information... Devices, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are trademarks of VMware, Inc. Notes, Cautions,...
...and Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Oracle® is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. in the United States and other than its affiliates. IBM® is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. Information... Devices, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are trademarks of VMware, Inc. Notes, Cautions,...
Owner's Manual
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... third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to protect your password and press . Even after you have three attempts to : • Add, delete, and arrange boot options • Access...
... third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to protect your password and press . Even after you have three attempts to : • Add, delete, and arrange boot options • Access...
Owner's Manual
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... firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals. iDRAC Settings Utility The iDRAC Settings utility is displayed. 34 Delete Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option.... You can function independently of the features on using iDRAC, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. The iDRAC Settings screen is ...
... firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals. iDRAC Settings Utility The iDRAC Settings utility is displayed. 34 Delete Boot Option Deletes an existing boot option.... You can function independently of the features on using iDRAC, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Add Boot Option Adds a new boot option. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. The iDRAC Settings screen is ...
Owner's Manual
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... 1. Locate the vFlash media slot on , including any attached peripherals. 13. Reconnect the system to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Install any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the card slot. 69 For more ... connect cables to release it for the card. Close the system. 12. Read and follow the safety instructions that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. Installing The iDRAC Ports Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or ...
... 1. Locate the vFlash media slot on , including any attached peripherals. 13. Reconnect the system to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Install any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the card slot. 69 For more ... connect cables to release it for the card. Close the system. 12. Read and follow the safety instructions that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. Installing The iDRAC Ports Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or ...
Cable Routing Procedures
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...how to cable the PowerEdge R320 & R420 systems on how to route cables within the rack, refer to the Dell Best Practices Guide for service without the optional CMA, refer to Section 3. Connect all applicable cables to install the server into the rack. Figure 1. For...the system without powering down or disconnecting the cables. Cable Routing Procedures for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R320 & R420 systems in the following racks: • PowerEdge 2410, 4210 • PowerEdge...
...how to cable the PowerEdge R320 & R420 systems on how to route cables within the rack, refer to the Dell Best Practices Guide for service without the optional CMA, refer to Section 3. Connect all applicable cables to install the server into the rack. Figure 1. For...the system without powering down or disconnecting the cables. Cable Routing Procedures for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R320 & R420 systems in the following racks: • PowerEdge 2410, 4210 • PowerEdge...
Cable Routing Procedures
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... the Rack Installation Instructions found in the static rail kit to the rear of the system and verify that all applicable cables to install the server into a two-post or four-post rack. 2. Using the hook-and-loop straps, bundle the cables and secure them to the right ... secured to either the left rail or right rail as described in the Rack Installation Instructions. 3. See Figure 12 for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Section 4: Cabling a PowerEdge R320 or R420 system installed on static rails NOTE: The CMA is compatible only with the sliding rails, not the static rails. 1.
... the Rack Installation Instructions found in the static rail kit to the rear of the system and verify that all applicable cables to install the server into a two-post or four-post rack. 2. Using the hook-and-loop straps, bundle the cables and secure them to the right ... secured to either the left rail or right rail as described in the Rack Installation Instructions. 3. See Figure 12 for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Section 4: Cabling a PowerEdge R320 or R420 system installed on static rails NOTE: The CMA is compatible only with the sliding rails, not the static rails. 1.
Technical Guide
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PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide The powerful 2-socket, 1U Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server delivers double-down density for web serving, collaboration and highperformance computing.
PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide The powerful 2-socket, 1U Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server delivers double-down density for web serving, collaboration and highperformance computing.
Technical Guide
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Technical Guide
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Standards compliance ...48 iii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Additional specifications...44 Chassis dimensions and ... memory ...17 Memory configurations ...18 Memory speed ...19 Memory RAS features...20 6 Storage ...21 Internal storage ...21 External storage ...22 Storage controllers...22 Optical drive ...23 Tape drive...23 7 Networking and PCIe ...24 Embedded NIC controller ... operating systems...34 Supported virtualization ...35 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...36 Systems management solutions ...36 OpenManage systems management ...37 Dell server management operations...42 Appendix A.
Standards compliance ...48 iii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Additional specifications...44 Chassis dimensions and ... memory ...17 Memory configurations ...18 Memory speed ...19 Memory RAS features...20 6 Storage ...21 Internal storage ...21 External storage ...22 Storage controllers...22 Optical drive ...23 Tape drive...23 7 Networking and PCIe ...24 Embedded NIC controller ... operating systems...34 Supported virtualization ...35 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...36 Systems management solutions ...36 OpenManage systems management ...37 Dell server management operations...42 Appendix A.
Technical Guide
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... 13. Hard- Supported rack types...32 Table 20. iDRAC7 with bezel...11 Figure 3. to PowerEdge R420 7 Table 3. to- many operations 43 Table 25. Industry standard documents ...48 Table 30. New...Figures Figure 1. QRL location ...13 Figure 7. 550W power supply unit ...28 Figure 8. Dell systems management solutions...36 Figure 11. Memory speed capabilities ...19 Table 10. Memory RAS ... Front view with Lifecycle Controller functions and benefits 37 Table 23. Systems management server lifecycle ...42 Figure 12. Sliding rails with optional CMA ...31 Figure 9. Feature comparison...
... 13. Hard- Supported rack types...32 Table 20. iDRAC7 with bezel...11 Figure 3. to PowerEdge R420 7 Table 3. to- many operations 43 Table 25. Industry standard documents ...48 Table 30. New...Figures Figure 1. QRL location ...13 Figure 7. 550W power supply unit ...28 Figure 8. Dell systems management solutions...36 Figure 11. Memory speed capabilities ...19 Table 10. Memory RAS ... Front view with Lifecycle Controller functions and benefits 37 Table 23. Systems management server lifecycle ...42 Figure 12. Sliding rails with optional CMA ...31 Figure 9. Feature comparison...
Technical Guide
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...and software RAID options, and redundant, hot- plug hard drives, both memory- This embedded feature helps IT administrators manage Dell servers in physical, virtual, local and remote environments, operating in a dense 1U rack form factor. The OpenManage systems management ...portfolio also integrates and connects to four 3.5- mount server offering powerful performance and scalability in - To protect your virtualized workloads, the R420 offers dual, redundant SD media making your Dell PowerEdge servers. 5 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide It is an excellent fit for both ...
...and software RAID options, and redundant, hot- plug hard drives, both memory- This embedded feature helps IT administrators manage Dell servers in physical, virtual, local and remote environments, operating in a dense 1U rack form factor. The OpenManage systems management ...portfolio also integrates and connects to four 3.5- mount server offering powerful performance and scalability in - To protect your virtualized workloads, the R420 offers dual, redundant SD media making your Dell PowerEdge servers. 5 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide It is an excellent fit for both ...
Technical Guide
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... and 10, and supports a maximum of Intel processors has embedded PCIe lanes for details. state drives. See the Storage section for Dell servers features hardware and firmware inventory and alerting, in- The new embedded system management solution for details. depth memory alerting, faster performance, ... less. Failure of one fan rotor is implemented on the R420 server. 1600 MT/s DDR3 memory Next generation PERC options PERC S110 software RAID Solution iDRAC7 with degradation in the Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server. New technologies Table 1 summarizes the newest technologies used in...
... and 10, and supports a maximum of Intel processors has embedded PCIe lanes for details. state drives. See the Storage section for Dell servers features hardware and firmware inventory and alerting, in- The new embedded system management solution for details. depth memory alerting, faster performance, ... less. Failure of one fan rotor is implemented on the R420 server. 1600 MT/s DDR3 memory Next generation PERC options PERC S110 software RAID Solution iDRAC7 with degradation in the Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server. New technologies Table 1 summarizes the newest technologies used in...
Technical Guide
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...and UDIMM Up to 384GB Up to the previous generation of PowerEdge systems The R420 is the new generation PowerEdge server replacing the R410. redundant 550W Redundant 350W or 550W Dell OpenManage Systems Management Dell OpenManage Dell Management Console (DMC) Lifecycle Controller 1.x iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle...1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; Table 2 compares some of the features of the R420's specifications. Comparison of Dell PowerEdge servers, the R420 supports more PCIe slots, PCIe 3.0, more memory, and advanced system management.
...and UDIMM Up to 384GB Up to the previous generation of PowerEdge systems The R420 is the new generation PowerEdge server replacing the R410. redundant 550W Redundant 350W or 550W Dell OpenManage Systems Management Dell OpenManage Dell Management Console (DMC) Lifecycle Controller 1.x iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle...1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; Table 2 compares some of the features of the R420's specifications. Comparison of Dell PowerEdge servers, the R420 supports more PCIe slots, PCIe 3.0, more memory, and advanced system management.
Technical Guide
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... 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA 10Gb Ethernet: Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base- ranging power supplies High- plug hard drives; less mounting in...Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller - TPM; extended power range; post threaded hole racks, with Lifecycle Dell OpenManage Controller) Systems Management • OpenManage Integrations and Connections: - post threaded and 2- T adapter FC8...- 12000- post 9 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Upgrade to 8GB vFlash media or 16GB vFlash media for VMware vCenter™...
... 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA 10Gb Ethernet: Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base- ranging power supplies High- plug hard drives; less mounting in...Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller - TPM; extended power range; post threaded hole racks, with Lifecycle Dell OpenManage Controller) Systems Management • OpenManage Integrations and Connections: - post threaded and 2- T adapter FC8...- 12000- post 9 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Upgrade to 8GB vFlash media or 16GB vFlash media for VMware vCenter™...
Technical Guide
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...PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Feature PowerEdge R420 technical specification (Telco) racks Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper- V® v2) Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2011 Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server Red ...Hat® Enterprise Linux® Operating systems Virtualization options: Citrix® XenServer® VMware vSphere including ESX™ and ESXi™ Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization® For more information on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com...
...PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Feature PowerEdge R420 technical specification (Telco) racks Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper- V® v2) Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2011 Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server Red ...Hat® Enterprise Linux® Operating systems Virtualization options: Citrix® XenServer® VMware vSphere including ESX™ and ESXi™ Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization® For more information on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com...
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... 3 shows the features on the front of the R420 chassis. Figure 2. socket rack server. Front view without bezel Figure 2 shows the optional locking bezel on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional system views and features, see the Dell PowerEdge R420 Systems Owner's Manual on the front of the R420 chassis including eight 2.5- 3 Chassis views and features...
... 3 shows the features on the front of the R420 chassis. Figure 2. socket rack server. Front view without bezel Figure 2 shows the optional locking bezel on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional system views and features, see the Dell PowerEdge R420 Systems Owner's Manual on the front of the R420 chassis including eight 2.5- 3 Chassis views and features...
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... in a data center environment Up to the server Slide- out label panel for security Used to the server 12 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Internal view Chassis features Table 4 lists the features on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional information, see the Dell PowerEdge R420 Systems Owner's Manual on the R420 chassis. compliant power button with an integrated...
... in a data center environment Up to the server Slide- out label panel for security Used to the server 12 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Internal view Chassis features Table 4 lists the features on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional information, see the Dell PowerEdge R420 Systems Owner's Manual on the R420 chassis. compliant power button with an integrated...
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... chassis as shown in Figure 5. a model- Figure 6. Figure 5. Use your smartphone to access the Dell QRL app to the server Dedicated management port for optional iDRAC Ports card Front control panel The R420 control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. specific Quick Response (QR) code that is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL...
... chassis as shown in Figure 5. a model- Figure 6. Figure 5. Use your smartphone to access the Dell QRL app to the server Dedicated management port for optional iDRAC Ports card Front control panel The R420 control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. specific Quick Response (QR) code that is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL...
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... reference materials, including searchable owner's manual content, LCD diagnostics, and an electrical overview • Look up a system password. 14 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide TPM 1.2 is available for China or Russia. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate... ability to provide the Dell ID. System status is viewable on the bezel is used to protect un- Security features The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 5 to help ensure the security of system internals and externals, as well as detailed...
... reference materials, including searchable owner's manual content, LCD diagnostics, and an electrical overview • Look up a system password. 14 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide TPM 1.2 is available for China or Russia. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate... ability to provide the Dell ID. System status is viewable on the bezel is used to protect un- Security features The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 5 to help ensure the security of system internals and externals, as well as detailed...