Diagnostics Failure Message
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... the PowerEdge setup screen. www.dell.com P/N 232RY Rev. Select One in the taskbar. 7. Boot to the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. 2. The error message applies only to Test in the Device Groups window. 4. If your system utility partition, cannot test the PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Dual Channel (PERC 2/DC) small computer system interface (SCSI) adapter. Select PERC 2/DC in the main menu of the diagnostics testing is included on the Dell OpenManage Server...
... the PowerEdge setup screen. www.dell.com P/N 232RY Rev. Select One in the taskbar. 7. Boot to the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. 2. The error message applies only to Test in the Device Groups window. 4. If your system utility partition, cannot test the PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Dual Channel (PERC 2/DC) small computer system interface (SCSI) adapter. Select PERC 2/DC in the main menu of the diagnostics testing is included on the Dell OpenManage Server...
Diagnostics Failure Message
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... Select Devices to test all four diskettes. 6. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in the main menu of Dell Computer Corporation. Run the PowerEdge 4400 Diagnostics from the diskettes that were created above. 8. Highlight One in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to create the four diagnostic diskettes. 7. 4. Select PowerEdge 4400 and click Next. Trademarks used in PowerEdge 6400...
... Select Devices to test all four diskettes. 6. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in the main menu of Dell Computer Corporation. Run the PowerEdge 4400 Diagnostics from the diskettes that were created above. 8. Highlight One in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to create the four diagnostic diskettes. 7. 4. Select PowerEdge 4400 and click Next. Trademarks used in PowerEdge 6400...
Memory Installation Update
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... BIOS, download the latest version from the Dell PowerEdge 6400 or PowerEdge 6450 file download page at http://support.dell.com. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in Ireland. Information in this upgrade kit, you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) installed on installing the additional memory, see "Installing System Board Options" in your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, and PowerEdge...
... BIOS, download the latest version from the Dell PowerEdge 6400 or PowerEdge 6450 file download page at http://support.dell.com. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in Ireland. Information in this upgrade kit, you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) installed on installing the additional memory, see "Installing System Board Options" in your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, and PowerEdge...
Expansion-Card Cooling Fan Assembly Installation Information
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... steps: 1. support.dell.com Installation Information 1-1 Remove the system cover. Back up all data. 2. This document provides installation instructions for the fans is supplied by the peripheral DC power harness. NOTE: To install the expansion-card cooling fan assembly, you must remove and replace the system cover according to expansion cards installed in your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. The cooling fans provide airflow to the instructions in "Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover" in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slots.
... steps: 1. support.dell.com Installation Information 1-1 Remove the system cover. Back up all data. 2. This document provides installation instructions for the fans is supplied by the peripheral DC power harness. NOTE: To install the expansion-card cooling fan assembly, you must remove and replace the system cover according to expansion cards installed in your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. The cooling fans provide airflow to the instructions in "Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover" in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) expansion slots.
Expansion-Card Cooling Fan Assembly Installation Information
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... slots PCI2 and PCI6, see "Expansion Cards" in the fan assembly upgrade kit. 8. Secure the fan assembly bracket to the first slide position. 6. 4. Press the top of the fan assembly and slide it to one of the fan assembly into expansion-card bracket at the bottom of the two fan assembly DC power connectors. 1-2 Installation Information If any interface cables are connected between expansion card(s) and the small computer system interface (SCSI) backplane board...
... slots PCI2 and PCI6, see "Expansion Cards" in the fan assembly upgrade kit. 8. Secure the fan assembly bracket to the first slide position. 6. 4. Press the top of the fan assembly and slide it to one of the fan assembly into expansion-card bracket at the bottom of the two fan assembly DC power connectors. 1-2 Installation Information If any interface cables are connected between expansion card(s) and the small computer system interface (SCSI) backplane board...
Expansion-Card Cooling Fan Assembly Installation Information
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...any interface cables between expansion card(s) and the SCSI backplane board, connect the interface cables to the SCSI backplane board. Fold cables out of the expansion-card cooling fan assembly (see Figure 1-2). 10. If you cannot locate an unused connector on the DC power harness, disconnect the power cable from the expansion card(s) to the peripheral device. expansion-card bracket fan assembly bracket bracket thumbscrew cooling fan assembly fan assembly DC power connectors (2) SCSI cable(s) 9. support.dell.com Installation Information 1-3 Examine all cable connections, especially...
...any interface cables between expansion card(s) and the SCSI backplane board, connect the interface cables to the SCSI backplane board. Fold cables out of the expansion-card cooling fan assembly (see Figure 1-2). 10. If you cannot locate an unused connector on the DC power harness, disconnect the power cable from the expansion card(s) to the peripheral device. expansion-card bracket fan assembly bracket bracket thumbscrew cooling fan assembly fan assembly DC power connectors (2) SCSI cable(s) 9. support.dell.com Installation Information 1-3 Examine all cable connections, especially...
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Rack Installation Guide
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...'s instructions. Only trained service technicians are used batteries according to avoid the problem. This warning applies to remove the computer covers and access any of your computer or storage system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are authorized to Dell PowerEdge 4xxx or higher servers, Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage systems, and Dell...
...'s instructions. Only trained service technicians are used batteries according to avoid the problem. This warning applies to remove the computer covers and access any of your computer or storage system may produce high voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are authorized to Dell PowerEdge 4xxx or higher servers, Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage systems, and Dell...
Rack Installation Guide
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... your troubleshooting guide or contact a Dell-authorized service provider. • Do not push any objects into the product. - If you have not been provided with a power cable for your server, storage system, or appliance, or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that your monitor and attached devices are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your Dell service provider...
... your troubleshooting guide or contact a Dell-authorized service provider. • Do not push any objects into the product. - If you have not been provided with a power cable for your server, storage system, or appliance, or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that your monitor and attached devices are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your Dell service provider...
Rack Installation Guide
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... power supply before using headphones or other audio devices. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for your system: • Unless your installation and/or troubleshooting documentation specifically allows it, do not remove enclosure covers, attempt to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the system before removing the power supply...
... power supply before using headphones or other audio devices. Do not use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for your system: • Unless your installation and/or troubleshooting documentation specifically allows it, do not remove enclosure covers, attempt to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the system before removing the power supply...
Rack Installation Guide
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... using the Dell customer rack kit. NOTE: Dell's servers, storage systems, and appliances are intended to any safety agencies. nicians. nected to accomplish this task. • Before working on the rack, make sure that the rack meets the specifications of the rack rests on a single rack or front stabilizers for suitability by trained service tech- Thus, "component" refers to be installed in a rack. the slide rails...
... using the Dell customer rack kit. NOTE: Dell's servers, storage systems, and appliances are intended to any safety agencies. nicians. nected to accomplish this task. • Before working on the rack, make sure that the rack meets the specifications of the rack rests on a single rack or front stabilizers for suitability by trained service tech- Thus, "component" refers to be installed in a rack. the slide rails...
Rack Installation Guide
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... open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures on any system/component when servicing other than those specified in Dell documentation. When Working Inside Your Computer Before you are in the vicinity of electrical shock from lightning. • Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet environment. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC...
... open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures on any system/component when servicing other than those specified in Dell documentation. When Working Inside Your Computer Before you are in the vicinity of electrical shock from lightning. • Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet environment. • Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC...
Rack Installation Guide
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... cards with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. tacts on the computer chassis to discharge static electricity from its shipping carton, do so by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges, not by touching an unpainted metal surface on the cable itself. Discard used batteries according to remove any telephone or telecommunication lines from their power...
... cards with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. tacts on the computer chassis to discharge static electricity from its shipping carton, do so by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges, not by touching an unpainted metal surface on the cable itself. Discard used batteries according to remove any telephone or telecommunication lines from their power...
Rack Installation Guide
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... 4x00 Systems Rack Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerEdge computer systems in the rack. Rack Kit Contents The rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-1): • One pair of Dell RapidRails™ slide assemblies* • One cable-management arm assembly • One cable tray • A 7-Unit (U) (1 U=1.75 inches) rack template for a four-post Dell rack • One pair of rack adapters* • Six...
... 4x00 Systems Rack Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerEdge computer systems in the rack. Rack Kit Contents The rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-1): • One pair of Dell RapidRails™ slide assemblies* • One cable-management arm assembly • One cable tray • A 7-Unit (U) (1 U=1.75 inches) rack template for a four-post Dell rack • One pair of rack adapters* • Six...
Rack Installation Guide
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...; Installing the cable-management arm • Replacing the rack's doors Removing the Doors From the Rack You must remove the doors from the rack to provide access to the interior of the doors, never attempt to remove the doors by yourself. 1. Recommended Tools and Supplies Although no tools are required to install the slide assemblies, you begin installing your PowerEdge system in the rack, carefully read "Safety Instructions...
...; Installing the cable-management arm • Replacing the rack's doors Removing the Doors From the Rack You must remove the doors from the rack to provide access to the interior of the doors, never attempt to remove the doors by yourself. 1. Recommended Tools and Supplies Although no tools are required to install the slide assemblies, you begin installing your PowerEdge system in the rack, carefully read "Safety Instructions...
Rack Installation Guide
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... cable-management arm. Perform the steps to the vertical rail. 4. Remove the rail-mounting plate. Pull the hinge away from the offset hinge of the cable-management arm. 3. Replace the pull pin with the ring facing up . 7. The opposite vertical rail and the slotted pocket on the opposite side of the cable tray are used for reverse the installation of the rail-mounting plate to install the cable-management...
... cable-management arm. Perform the steps to the vertical rail. 4. Remove the rail-mounting plate. Pull the hinge away from the offset hinge of the cable-management arm. 3. Replace the pull pin with the ring facing up . 7. The opposite vertical rail and the slotted pocket on the opposite side of the cable tray are used for reverse the installation of the rail-mounting plate to install the cable-management...
Rack Installation Guide
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...R rack adapter installing 1-11 rack adapters 1-11 1-12 rack doors opening latch 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-4 removing 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-3 replacing 24-U rack 1-18 42-U rack 1-18 rack kit contents illustrated 1-2 list of 1-1 rack kit installation slide assemblies 1-8 removing the rack doors 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-3 1-4 replacing the rack doors 24-U rack 1-18 42-U rack 1-18 reversing the cable-management arm 1-17 routing cables 1-16 S safety instructions for preventing ESD ix health considerations x shoulder screws installing 1-11 slide assemblies installing 1-8 W warnings iii 2 Rack...
...R rack adapter installing 1-11 rack adapters 1-11 1-12 rack doors opening latch 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-4 removing 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-3 replacing 24-U rack 1-18 42-U rack 1-18 rack kit contents illustrated 1-2 list of 1-1 rack kit installation slide assemblies 1-8 removing the rack doors 24-U rack 1-6 42-U rack 1-3 1-4 replacing the rack doors 24-U rack 1-18 42-U rack 1-18 reversing the cable-management arm 1-17 routing cables 1-16 S safety instructions for preventing ESD ix health considerations x shoulder screws installing 1-11 slide assemblies installing 1-8 W warnings iii 2 Rack...
Installing VersaRails™
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... rack Installing the system chassis in any safety agencies. For instructions on installing the system itself, see your Rack Installation Guide for use in a Dell rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. The installation of your system and rack kit in the rack (see your responsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for instructions) Installing the cable tray, if applicable Installing the cable-management arm To install the rails in connection...
... rack Installing the system chassis in any safety agencies. For instructions on installing the system itself, see your Rack Installation Guide for use in a Dell rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. The installation of your system and rack kit in the rack (see your responsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for instructions) Installing the cable tray, if applicable Installing the cable-management arm To install the rails in connection...
SCSI Backplane Option
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SCSI Backplane Option
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... board. 14. NOTES: When the 2 x 4 SCSI backplane is cabled to two SCSI host adapter cards, the SCSI host adapter cabled to a SCSI host adapter card. 15. and will control the four top hard-disk drives of a rack-mounted system (or the four leftmost hard-disk drives of an upright free-standing system) with SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, and 3; )LJXUH %DFN RI [ 6&6, %DFNSODQH %RDUG 1 Ultra3 SCSI cable connector (SCSIA) 2 Ultra3 SCSI cable connector (SCSIB) 3 Cooling fan power cable connector (FAN) 4 Power connector (POWER) 5 System-board data cable connector (PLANAR) 13. Connect a SCSI cable...
... board. 14. NOTES: When the 2 x 4 SCSI backplane is cabled to two SCSI host adapter cards, the SCSI host adapter cabled to a SCSI host adapter card. 15. and will control the four top hard-disk drives of a rack-mounted system (or the four leftmost hard-disk drives of an upright free-standing system) with SCSI IDs 0, 1, 2, and 3; )LJXUH %DFN RI [ 6&6, %DFNSODQH %RDUG 1 Ultra3 SCSI cable connector (SCSIA) 2 Ultra3 SCSI cable connector (SCSIB) 3 Cooling fan power cable connector (FAN) 4 Power connector (POWER) 5 System-board data cable connector (PLANAR) 13. Connect a SCSI cable...
