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DellPowerEdge 6300 and 4300 computer systems equipped with adhesive backs or one strain-relief bracket in the ... cable strain-relief kit: Two long or two short SCSI cables Two plastic cable strain-relief clips with a Dell PowerEdge SDS 100 storage system include two strain-relief clips or one strain-relief bracket Two alcohol wipes If your kit... the top and the grooved tab is located between the chassis ventilation holes and the edge of independent disks (RAID) controller card connectors. When installed, the bracket or clips prevent deflection of the SCSI interface cables can damage the...
DellPowerEdge 6300 and 4300 computer systems equipped with adhesive backs or one strain-relief bracket in the ... cable strain-relief kit: Two long or two short SCSI cables Two plastic cable strain-relief clips with a Dell PowerEdge SDS 100 storage system include two strain-relief clips or one strain-relief bracket Two alcohol wipes If your kit... the top and the grooved tab is located between the chassis ventilation holes and the edge of independent disks (RAID) controller card connectors. When installed, the bracket or clips prevent deflection of the SCSI interface cables can damage the...
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...-Panel Controls and Indicators 1-4 Connecting External Devices 1-6 Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the System 1-7 Getting Help 1-7 Starting the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-1 MS-DOS Mode 2-1 Browser Mode 2-2 MS-DOS Mode: Using the CD to Configure Your System... and Create Diskettes 2-2 Choose a Language 2-3 Configure the System 2-3 Run the Resource Configuration Utility 2-3 Configure the RAID Subsystem 2-4 Create Utility Partition 2-4 Create Diskettes 2-5 Create Blank, Formatted Diskette 2-5 Create Utility Diskettes 2-5 Create Operating System Support ...
...-Panel Controls and Indicators 1-4 Connecting External Devices 1-6 Preventing Unauthorized Access Inside the System 1-7 Getting Help 1-7 Starting the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-1 MS-DOS Mode 2-1 Browser Mode 2-2 MS-DOS Mode: Using the CD to Configure Your System... and Create Diskettes 2-2 Choose a Language 2-3 Configure the System 2-3 Run the Resource Configuration Utility 2-3 Configure the RAID Subsystem 2-4 Create Utility Partition 2-4 Create Diskettes 2-5 Create Blank, Formatted Diskette 2-5 Create Utility Diskettes 2-5 Create Operating System Support ...
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... A 1 x 6 SCSI backplane supports hot-pluggable SCSI hard-disk drive installation and removal when used in conjunction with the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller. For more information on these drivers, see Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers." Introduction 1-3 NOTE: The 1.6-...(Personal System/2 [PS/2]-compatible). Server management circuitry that supports up to operate in the following software is installed. Standard PowerEdge 4300 systems include a 3.5-inch diskette drive and a SCSI CD-ROM drive installed in the externally accessible bays and a SCSI ...
... A 1 x 6 SCSI backplane supports hot-pluggable SCSI hard-disk drive installation and removal when used in conjunction with the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller. For more information on these drivers, see Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers." Introduction 1-3 NOTE: The 1.6-...(Personal System/2 [PS/2]-compatible). Server management circuitry that supports up to operate in the following software is installed. Standard PowerEdge 4300 systems include a 3.5-inch diskette drive and a SCSI CD-ROM drive installed in the externally accessible bays and a SCSI ...
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... setup instructions, frequently asked questions, and server product information, on the configuration. Create RAID Configuration Utility Diskette - In MS-DOS mode, the Dell Server Assistant CD main menu includes the following categories, each menu category. Create Diagnostics ... RAID Subsystem Create Utility Partition Create Diskettes Create Blank, Formatted Diskette Create Utility Diskettes - Create Resource Configuration Utility Diskette - Create Windows NT Server 4.0 Diskettes Create SCSI and Video Controller Drivers Diskette Create NIC Drivers Diskette 1, 2 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 ...
... setup instructions, frequently asked questions, and server product information, on the configuration. Create RAID Configuration Utility Diskette - In MS-DOS mode, the Dell Server Assistant CD main menu includes the following categories, each menu category. Create Diagnostics ... RAID Subsystem Create Utility Partition Create Diskettes Create Blank, Formatted Diskette Create Utility Diskettes - Create Resource Configuration Utility Diskette - Create Windows NT Server 4.0 Diskettes Create SCSI and Video Controller Drivers Diskette Create NIC Drivers Diskette 1, 2 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 ...
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... screen, you can be made from the CD menus using the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) Configure a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) subsystem if one of the screen in the chosen language. Drivers for more information. Exiting the program causes the system to reboot to...which enables you choose a language, the main menu reappears in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-3 Create RAID Driver Diskette Windows NT PERC Remote Client Disk 1, 2 - Click Back to return to view or modify your system The following ...
... screen, you can be made from the CD menus using the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU) Configure a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) subsystem if one of the screen in the chosen language. Drivers for more information. Exiting the program causes the system to reboot to...which enables you choose a language, the main menu reappears in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-3 Create RAID Driver Diskette Windows NT PERC Remote Client Disk 1, 2 - Click Back to return to view or modify your system The following ...
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... existing partition; then click OK again. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The option allows you change the RAID configuration. then click OK. however, reinstalling the utility partition and/or its contents using the Dell Server Assistant CD as follows: 1. During this... chapter. 3. This option is visible and functional only when a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller is displayed indicating that the installation was successful. 5. Close ...
... existing partition; then click OK again. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The option allows you change the RAID configuration. then click OK. however, reinstalling the utility partition and/or its contents using the Dell Server Assistant CD as follows: 1. During this... chapter. 3. This option is visible and functional only when a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller is displayed indicating that the installation was successful. 5. Close ...
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... utility diskettes for running the RCU from the CD to create a bootable diagnostics diskette. This option allows you can copy your system. Dell recommends running the RCU and the RAID controller configuration utility. For more information about the utility partition, see "Utility Partition" found later in this chapter. This option allows you...
... utility diskettes for running the RCU from the CD to create a bootable diagnostics diskette. This option allows you can copy your system. Dell recommends running the RCU and the RAID controller configuration utility. For more information about the utility partition, see "Utility Partition" found later in this chapter. This option allows you...
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... allows you to create a diskette that contains SCSI drivers as well as the language for the menus, help 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide Create RAID Driver Diskette - This option allows you to configure and monitor RAID systems locally or over a network. This diskette also contains MS-DOS drivers for the correct operation of this...
... allows you to create a diskette that contains SCSI drivers as well as the language for the menus, help 2-6 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide Create RAID Driver Diskette - This option allows you to configure and monitor RAID systems locally or over a network. This diskette also contains MS-DOS drivers for the correct operation of this...
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... a bootable diskette from which menus and messages are dependent on your system. Runs the RAID controller configuration utility if the controller card is present on your system configuration and may not include all of those listed here. 2-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The RCU detects expansion cards and slots, enabling automatic configuration. Creates...
... a bootable diskette from which menus and messages are dependent on your system. Runs the RAID controller configuration utility if the controller card is present on your system configuration and may not include all of those listed here. 2-8 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The RCU detects expansion cards and slots, enabling automatic configuration. Creates...
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... SCSI disk utilities that your SCSI devices can start the SCSISelect utility by Dell. The first menu displays two options: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings SCSI Disk Utilities 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide You can support up to install and configure one or...10, "Installing Hard-Disk Drives," in the external drive bay using the optional removable drive cage. The Dell PowerEdge 4300 system can also refer to your Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller documentation for the AIC-7890, AIC-7860, and AHA-2940U2W host adapters. For instructions on installing...
... SCSI disk utilities that your SCSI devices can start the SCSISelect utility by Dell. The first menu displays two options: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings SCSI Disk Utilities 3-2 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide You can support up to install and configure one or...10, "Installing Hard-Disk Drives," in the external drive bay using the optional removable drive cage. The Dell PowerEdge 4300 system can also refer to your Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller documentation for the AIC-7890, AIC-7860, and AHA-2940U2W host adapters. For instructions on installing...
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...GB - Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-7 The default for peripherals that contain multiple SCSI devices, such as redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) subsystems and CD-ROM changers. SCSI device is connected to the host adapter, set Enable Disconnection to No to start at the same time... for SCSI hard-disk drives with the SCSI devices. Reset SCSI Bus at a time when you boot your computer's power supply by Dell, and changing them may result in BIOS Scan - The default is Yes. Setting this command. Initiate Wide Negotiation - This option determines...
...GB - Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-7 The default for peripherals that contain multiple SCSI devices, such as redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) subsystems and CD-ROM changers. SCSI device is connected to the host adapter, set Enable Disconnection to No to start at the same time... for SCSI hard-disk drives with the SCSI devices. Reset SCSI Bus at a time when you boot your computer's power supply by Dell, and changing them may result in BIOS Scan - The default is Yes. Setting this command. Initiate Wide Negotiation - This option determines...
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...operating system contain a number of SCSI drivers. A text file describing the Adaptec 78xx driver for the RAID controller. The default is Enabled. This section provides the following information about installing the Dell SCSI drivers for Windows NT: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter Swapping a host adapter ... you have an optional RAID controller, you have , the driver may be using the pedge.sys file, the Windows NT driver for Windows NT If you will also be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on your server. Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-9 This ...
...operating system contain a number of SCSI drivers. A text file describing the Adaptec 78xx driver for the RAID controller. The default is Enabled. This section provides the following information about installing the Dell SCSI drivers for Windows NT: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter Swapping a host adapter ... you have an optional RAID controller, you have , the driver may be using the pedge.sys file, the Windows NT driver for Windows NT If you will also be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on your server. Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-9 This ...
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...the screen carefully. 3. NOTE: Do not install video drivers at the same time you are installing Windows NT, use the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the RAID driver diskette. If you have not already done so, use the following message is displayed: Setup is installed. 7. Press ...a RAID driver diskette included with your system, or you have chosen to press . The following step, there is no prompt to manually specify an adapter. For the AIC-7860 host adapter, select Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294x/394x/ 494x/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 4.0). 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems...
...the screen carefully. 3. NOTE: Do not install video drivers at the same time you are installing Windows NT, use the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the RAID driver diskette. If you have not already done so, use the following message is displayed: Setup is installed. 7. Press ...a RAID driver diskette included with your system, or you have chosen to press . The following step, there is no prompt to manually specify an adapter. For the AIC-7860 host adapter, select Adaptec AHA-290x/291x/294x/394x/ 494x/AIC-78xx PCI SCSI Controller (NT 4.0). 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems...
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... of all installed host adapters appears. Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-11 For the RAID controller, select PowerEdge RAID II NT Driver or other RAID driver. 8. Click Yes when prompted to the Windows NT installation documentation for Windows NT from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 12. After the system reboots, the new drivers are prompted...
... of all installed host adapters appears. Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-11 For the RAID controller, select PowerEdge RAID II NT Driver or other RAID driver. 8. Click Yes when prompted to the Windows NT installation documentation for Windows NT from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 12. After the system reboots, the new drivers are prompted...
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...series host adapters and the AHA-2940U2W host adapter. Depending upon the RAID controller you with the shipment. These files provide setup information to IntranetWare during initialization The Dell SCSI drivers for IntranetWare support the optional Adaptec AHA-2940U2W and all ...RAID controller, you will need to create IntranetWare 4.11 diskettes containing these drivers if you will be asked to be configured for creating these diskettes. Adaptec's device driver for the AIC-7890 and AHA-2940U2W host adapters aha2940.ham - You will need to this section. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 4300...
...series host adapters and the AHA-2940U2W host adapter. Depending upon the RAID controller you with the shipment. These files provide setup information to IntranetWare during initialization The Dell SCSI drivers for IntranetWare support the optional Adaptec AHA-2940U2W and all ...RAID controller, you will need to create IntranetWare 4.11 diskettes containing these drivers if you will be asked to be configured for creating these diskettes. Adaptec's device driver for the AIC-7890 and AHA-2940U2W host adapters aha2940.ham - You will need to this section. 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 4300...
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.... At the message Installation completed successfully, select OK and press . Dell shipped your RAID driver rather than the SCSI and RAID drivers diskette created from the Dell Server Assistant CD. d. If you have a RAID driver diskette included with the utility partition already created on the hard-disk...you are created, continue to create the IntranetWare SCSI and RAID drivers diskette. Perform the following steps to prepare the hard-disk drive using the Dell Server Assistant and Dell IntranetWare Support CDs: 1. Insert the Dell Server Assistant CD into the server's CD-ROM drive and...
.... At the message Installation completed successfully, select OK and press . Dell shipped your RAID driver rather than the SCSI and RAID drivers diskette created from the Dell Server Assistant CD. d. If you have a RAID driver diskette included with the utility partition already created on the hard-disk...you are created, continue to create the IntranetWare SCSI and RAID drivers diskette. Perform the following steps to prepare the hard-disk drive using the Dell Server Assistant and Dell IntranetWare Support CDs: 1. Insert the Dell Server Assistant CD into the server's CD-ROM drive and...
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... mode. Remove the Dell IntranetWare Support CD from the drive and press to install the aic78u2.ham and aha2940.ham drivers at the same time you install IntranetWare. This section describes how to reboot the system. If you have a RAID controller, you want ...disk drive has been prepared for information about partitioning, creating a server name, and checking the Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) network number. 3-16 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The program partitions and then reboots the system. 5. The message FILE TRANSFER COMPLETE appears and you need to the a:\ ...
... mode. Remove the Dell IntranetWare Support CD from the drive and press to install the aic78u2.ham and aha2940.ham drivers at the same time you install IntranetWare. This section describes how to reboot the system. If you have a RAID controller, you want ...disk drive has been prepared for information about partitioning, creating a server name, and checking the Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) network number. 3-16 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide The program partitions and then reboots the system. 5. The message FILE TRANSFER COMPLETE appears and you need to the a:\ ...
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...new installation, this diskette, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD," for each controller. 19. For a selective installation, the list shows the drivers already running. If you have a RAID driver diskette included with your RAID driver. Press to return to the hard-disk drive.... list of the IntranetWare 4.11 SCSI and RAID driver diskette into the diskette drive and press to select an additional disk driver, select No and press . When prompted to install the appropriate network adapter driver. 3-18 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide Repeat steps 18 through...
...new installation, this diskette, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD," for each controller. 19. For a selective installation, the list shows the drivers already running. If you have a RAID driver diskette included with your RAID driver. Press to return to the hard-disk drive.... list of the IntranetWare 4.11 SCSI and RAID driver diskette into the diskette drive and press to select an additional disk driver, select No and press . When prompted to install the appropriate network adapter driver. 3-18 Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User's Guide Repeat steps 18 through...
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... 1 Enabled The RCU lets you cannot change them through the .sci file. you set other system operating parameters. PCI PCI Bridge - Dell System PowerEdge 4300 RS-232 COM Port 1 RS-232 COM Port 2 Parallel Port Floppy Controller Mouse Controller IRQ 4 PORT 3F8h-3FFh IRQ 3 PORT 2F8h...-2FFh DMA 1 IRQ 7 PORT 378h-37Fh Enabled Enabled PCI1 - PowerEdge RAID II Adapter PCI Function 1 Enabled Embedded - These items are displayed for your hardware ...
... 1 Enabled The RCU lets you cannot change them through the .sci file. you set other system operating parameters. PCI PCI Bridge - Dell System PowerEdge 4300 RS-232 COM Port 1 RS-232 COM Port 2 Parallel Port Floppy Controller Mouse Controller IRQ 4 PORT 3F8h-3FFh IRQ 3 PORT 2F8h...-2FFh DMA 1 IRQ 7 PORT 378h-37Fh Enabled Enabled PCI1 - PowerEdge RAID II Adapter PCI Function 1 Enabled Embedded - These items are displayed for your hardware ...
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... subsystems include integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI expansion bus to unformat a disk if you must install the appropriate host adapter. See also mirroring, RAID 4, and RAID 5. The sequence of conventional memory. A metal plate with a very high storage capacity. See coprocessor. See video mode. A type of data redundancy that help dissipate...
... subsystems include integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI expansion bus to unformat a disk if you must install the appropriate host adapter. See also mirroring, RAID 4, and RAID 5. The sequence of conventional memory. A metal plate with a very high storage capacity. See coprocessor. See video mode. A type of data redundancy that help dissipate...