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... the Computer 6-1 Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers 6-2 Computer Orientation 6-2 Removing the Computer Covers 6-2 Replacing the Computer Covers 6-4 Inside the Chassis 6-5 Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays 7-2 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Configuration 7-3 Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-4 Formatting High-Capacity SCSI Hard-Disk...
... the Computer 6-1 Removing and Replacing the Computer Covers 6-2 Computer Orientation 6-2 Removing the Computer Covers 6-2 Replacing the Computer Covers 6-4 Inside the Chassis 6-5 Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives in the Internal Drive Bays 7-2 SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Configuration 7-3 Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-4 Formatting High-Capacity SCSI Hard-Disk...
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Standard PowerEdge 2300 systems include a diskette drive and a SCSI CD-ROM drive installed in the externally accessible bays and a SCSI hard-disk drive installed in high-resolution modes. The following network operating systems for use on PowerEdge 2300 systems: Windows NT Server 4.0 NetWare 4.11 NOTE: ... and a supervisor password. Diagnostics for your computer. For more information on using the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD," or see Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse...
Standard PowerEdge 2300 systems include a diskette drive and a SCSI CD-ROM drive installed in the externally accessible bays and a SCSI hard-disk drive installed in high-resolution modes. The following network operating systems for use on PowerEdge 2300 systems: Windows NT Server 4.0 NetWare 4.11 NOTE: ... and a supervisor password. Diagnostics for your computer. For more information on using the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD," or see Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." A PS/2-style keyboard port and a PS/2-compatible mouse...
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... the SCSI hard-disk drive bays provide the following controls and indicators are recessed into the computer's front panel to reboot (restart) the computer without turning the power off or resetting the computer and losing valuable data. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The...
... the SCSI hard-disk drive bays provide the following controls and indicators are recessed into the computer's front panel to reboot (restart) the computer without turning the power off or resetting the computer and losing valuable data. If an optional Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card is detected. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide The...
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keylock power button power indicator (located on the power button) reset button drive access indicator drive failure indicator system fault indicator hard-disk drive bay key drive failure indicator drive activity indicator drive online indicator Introduction 1-5
keylock power button power indicator (located on the power button) reset button drive access indicator drive failure indicator system fault indicator hard-disk drive bay key drive failure indicator drive activity indicator drive online indicator Introduction 1-5
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... controller card. If you may need to your Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. For instructions on installing SCSI hardware devices such as hard-disk drives, tape drives, or CD-ROM drives, trained service technicians should see Chapter 9, "Installing Drives in the External Bays," and Chapter 10, "Installing Drives in the Internal Bays," in Windows NT 4.0," or to install and configure...
... controller card. If you may need to your Dell PowerEdge 2300 computer system. For instructions on installing SCSI hardware devices such as hard-disk drives, tape drives, or CD-ROM drives, trained service technicians should see Chapter 9, "Installing Drives in the External Bays," and Chapter 10, "Installing Drives in the Internal Bays," in Windows NT 4.0," or to install and configure...
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... 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB 5.25 Inch, 360 KB 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB Not Installed Reserved Memory allows you to decrease the number. Time is the 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the top externally accessible drive bay. Date resets the date on the computer's internal clock. The category options always match the physical locations of the...
... 3.5 Inch, 1.44 MB 5.25 Inch, 360 KB 5.25 Inch, 1.2 MB Not Installed Reserved Memory allows you to decrease the number. Time is the 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the top externally accessible drive bay. Date resets the date on the computer's internal clock. The category options always match the physical locations of the...
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... side of the computer. The internal drive bays provide space for up to six SCSI hard-disk drives. The wide, flat ribbon cable is removed to three half-height 5.25" drives, typically CD-ROM drives or tape drives. These hard-disk drives are installed directly on the front of... chassis-holds the computer's control circuitry and other electronic components (see Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," in this guide. The external drive bays provide space for up to provide interior views from the power supply. For more information about the system board jumpers, see Figure 6-5)....
... side of the computer. The internal drive bays provide space for up to six SCSI hard-disk drives. The wide, flat ribbon cable is removed to three half-height 5.25" drives, typically CD-ROM drives or tape drives. These hard-disk drives are installed directly on the front of... chassis-holds the computer's control circuitry and other electronic components (see Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," in this guide. The external drive bays provide space for up to provide interior views from the power supply. For more information about the system board jumpers, see Figure 6-5)....
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... drives 1 x 6 back- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-1 Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems include a SCSI backplane board, which greatly simplifies cabling and configuration for SCSI hard-disk drives are available, as the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card. Three SCSI backplane board options are both configured by the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card. Figure 7-1 illustrates the internal drive bays...
... drives 1 x 6 back- Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-1 Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems include a SCSI backplane board, which greatly simplifies cabling and configuration for SCSI hard-disk drives are available, as the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card. Three SCSI backplane board options are both configured by the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card. Figure 7-1 illustrates the internal drive bays...
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... the internal drive bays (see Figure 7-3). Dell recommends that you can install a mixture of Ultra2/LVD and Ultra hard-disk drives, they will operate at the slower Ultra transfer rate. Although you use only drives that fit in special drive carriers that it has tested and approved for use with the SCSI backplane board. 7-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User...
... the internal drive bays (see Figure 7-3). Dell recommends that you can install a mixture of Ultra2/LVD and Ultra hard-disk drives, they will operate at the slower Ultra transfer rate. Although you use only drives that fit in special drive carriers that it has tested and approved for use with the SCSI backplane board. 7-2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User...
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... and Configuring SCSI Drivers," for the formatting to partition and format SCSI hard-disk drives. A 9-gigabyte (GB) hard-disk drive can take up to 2.5 hours to ensure that the SCSI host adapter is installed in the computer's internal drive bays. Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems with the operating system to complete. If a 1 x 6 hot-pluggable SCSI backplane board is...
... and Configuring SCSI Drivers," for the formatting to partition and format SCSI hard-disk drives. A 9-gigabyte (GB) hard-disk drive can take up to 2.5 hours to ensure that the SCSI host adapter is installed in the computer's internal drive bays. Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems with the operating system to complete. If a 1 x 6 hot-pluggable SCSI backplane board is...
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... . For example, in the system. NOTE: If you do not have a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card installed, you will see only the "drive online" and "drive bay empty" indicator patterns. Identify drive Drive being prepared for removal Drive ready for insertion or removal Drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the SCSI backplane board...
... . For example, in the system. NOTE: If you do not have a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card installed, you will see only the "drive online" and "drive bay empty" indicator patterns. Identify drive Drive being prepared for removal Drive ready for insertion or removal Drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the SCSI backplane board...
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The drive failure indicator blinks off . The drive online indicator blinks rapidly. Install a SCSI hard-disk drive in an internal drive bay as follows: drive carrier drive carrier handle 7-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive bay key The drive online indicator is on. Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online The drive online indicator turns off briefly each second.
The drive failure indicator blinks off . The drive online indicator blinks rapidly. Install a SCSI hard-disk drive in an internal drive bay as follows: drive carrier drive carrier handle 7-6 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive bay key The drive online indicator is on. Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online The drive online indicator turns off briefly each second.
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When all indicators are turned off, the drive is powered down. Remove a SCSI hard-disk drive from an internal drive bay as follows: If the drive has been online, the drive status indicators flash sequentially as a split backplane board or a single backplane board, depending on how the ...3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers," for removal. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," show the location of the connectors on the SCSI backplane boards.) Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-7 You can configure a 2 x 2 or 2 x 3 non-hot-pluggable...
When all indicators are turned off, the drive is powered down. Remove a SCSI hard-disk drive from an internal drive bay as follows: If the drive has been online, the drive status indicators flash sequentially as a split backplane board or a single backplane board, depending on how the ...3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers," for removal. See Chapter 5, "Running the Dell Diagnostics," in Appendix B, "Jumpers and Switches," show the location of the connectors on the SCSI backplane boards.) Installing SCSI Hard-Disk Drives 7-7 You can configure a 2 x 2 or 2 x 3 non-hot-pluggable...
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... shells for up to 50 gravities (G) for attaching peripherals to their sockets or connectors. Use a directional outdoor TV antenna. Each Dell system has been designed to the effects of the computer. In storage, the system can withstand shock pulses of RFI from a ...filters to significant vibration when being transported by a metal filler bracket and that all drive bays have a drive and/or a metal insert installed. Because they store data magnetically, diskettes and hard-disk drives are available from the computer system. Diskettes should never be subject to the TV set...
... shells for up to 50 gravities (G) for attaching peripherals to their sockets or connectors. Use a directional outdoor TV antenna. Each Dell system has been designed to the effects of the computer. In storage, the system can withstand shock pulses of RFI from a ...filters to significant vibration when being transported by a metal filler bracket and that all drive bays have a drive and/or a metal insert installed. Because they store data magnetically, diskettes and hard-disk drives are available from the computer system. Diskettes should never be subject to the TV set...
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... option, 4-7 diskette-based diagnostics, 1-3 diskettes, creating, 2-2, 2-5 documentation viewing online, 2-5 drive access indicator, 1-4 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive activity indicator, 1-4 drive bays about , 1-2 adding, 5-5 configuring, 5-1 conflict resolution, 5-12 locking and unlocking, 5-11 removing, 5-7 repositioning, 5-6 with diskette drive controller, 4-10 with ports, 4-9, B-2 exterior cleaning of system, C-3 SCSI hard-disk drives; See DIMMs ECC, 1-2 electromagnetic interference. See EMI electrostatic discharge...
... option, 4-7 diskette-based diagnostics, 1-3 diskettes, creating, 2-2, 2-5 documentation viewing online, 2-5 drive access indicator, 1-4 2 Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide drive activity indicator, 1-4 drive bays about , 1-2 adding, 5-5 configuring, 5-1 conflict resolution, 5-12 locking and unlocking, 5-11 removing, 5-7 repositioning, 5-6 with diskette drive controller, 4-10 with ports, 4-9, B-2 exterior cleaning of system, C-3 SCSI hard-disk drives; See DIMMs ECC, 1-2 electromagnetic interference. See EMI electrostatic discharge...
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... connectors location on system board, 6-7, 6-8 PASSWD jumper, 4-16 Index 3 System Setup program access indicator, 1-4 boot drive, 7-8 boot order, 7-8 cleaning, C-4 data recovery, C-1 drive bays, 7-2 drive carrier, illustrated, 7-6 failure indicator, 1-4 hard-disk drives (continued) hot-plug installation and removal, 7-4 indicator codes, 7-4 indicator lights, 7-5 installing, 7-4 partitioning and formatting, 7-4 replacing with system running, 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding...
... connectors location on system board, 6-7, 6-8 PASSWD jumper, 4-16 Index 3 System Setup program access indicator, 1-4 boot drive, 7-8 boot order, 7-8 cleaning, C-4 data recovery, C-1 drive bays, 7-2 drive carrier, illustrated, 7-6 failure indicator, 1-4 hard-disk drives (continued) hot-plug installation and removal, 7-4 indicator codes, 7-4 indicator lights, 7-5 installing, 7-4 partitioning and formatting, 7-4 replacing with system running, 7-4 SCSI backplane indicator lights, 1-4 help , 1-6 grounding...
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... installing for Windows NT, 3-2, 3-9 SCSI hard-disk drives bays, 7-2 configuring boot device, 7-8 SCSI hard-disk drives (continued) hot-plug removal and installation, 7-4 ID ...Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide system password system, 1-6 security, System Setup program, 4-9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 categories, 4-9 serial port 1 connector about, B-3 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-4 serial port 2 connector about, B-3 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-4 serial ports about , 1-2 indicators, 1-5, 7-5 SCSI devices See also drives; tape drives CD-ROM drive, 1-3 hard-disk drives...
... installing for Windows NT, 3-2, 3-9 SCSI hard-disk drives bays, 7-2 configuring boot device, 7-8 SCSI hard-disk drives (continued) hot-plug removal and installation, 7-4 ID ...Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems User's Guide system password system, 1-6 security, System Setup program, 4-9 Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 categories, 4-9 serial port 1 connector about, B-3 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-4 serial port 2 connector about, B-3 illustrated, B-2 pin assignments, B-4 serial ports about , 1-2 indicators, 1-5, 7-5 SCSI devices See also drives; tape drives CD-ROM drive, 1-3 hard-disk drives...
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... Figure 8-8. Installing an SEC Cartridge and Heat Sink Assembly 8-14 Figure 8-11. External Drive Bay Hardware 9-1 Figure 9-2. Installing the 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane Board and Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Panel 10-12 Figure 10-7. Connectors on the 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI ... Figure 8-4. DC Power Cable Connectors 9-4 Figure 9-6. Hard-Disk Drive Hardware (1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane Board Shown 10-2 Figure 10-2. Hard-DIsk Drive Indicators 10-5 Figure 10-4. Cable Configuration for a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card 10-9 Figure 10-6. Table ...
... Figure 8-8. Installing an SEC Cartridge and Heat Sink Assembly 8-14 Figure 8-11. External Drive Bay Hardware 9-1 Figure 9-2. Installing the 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane Board and Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Panel 10-12 Figure 10-7. Connectors on the 1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI ... Figure 8-4. DC Power Cable Connectors 9-4 Figure 9-6. Hard-Disk Drive Hardware (1 x 6 Hot-Pluggable SCSI Backplane Board Shown 10-2 Figure 10-2. Hard-DIsk Drive Indicators 10-5 Figure 10-4. Cable Configuration for a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Host Adapter Card 10-9 Figure 10-6. Table ...
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... devices without removing the system board. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 computer systems are offered for the Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems, including the following service features to make troubleshooting easy and effective: Dell Diagnostics checks for a SCSI subsystem. You can boot). The plastic drive rails attached to devices mounted in the external drive bays allow you if the system overheats...
... devices without removing the system board. Dell® PowerEdge® 2300 computer systems are offered for the Dell PowerEdge 2300 systems, including the following service features to make troubleshooting easy and effective: Dell Diagnostics checks for a SCSI subsystem. You can boot). The plastic drive rails attached to devices mounted in the external drive bays allow you if the system overheats...
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... lightemitting diode (LED) indicators adjacent to each of the six SCSI hard-disk drive bays provide information on the status of a hard-disk drive failure, the "drive failed" pattern appears. For example, in the system. NOTE: If you do not have a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card installed, you will see Figure 3-1). After the...
... lightemitting diode (LED) indicators adjacent to each of the six SCSI hard-disk drive bays provide information on the status of a hard-disk drive failure, the "drive failed" pattern appears. For example, in the system. NOTE: If you do not have a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card installed, you will see Figure 3-1). After the...