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... on the RAID controller DIMM socket (see Figure 1-1) down and outward to allow the dual in your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. 4. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-1
... on the RAID controller DIMM socket (see Figure 1-1) down and outward to allow the dual in your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. 4. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-1
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1 Integrated RAID hardware key connector (RAID_KEY) 2 DIMM socket for optional RAID controller (DIMM_RAID) 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si
1 Integrated RAID hardware key connector (RAID_KEY) 2 DIMM socket for optional RAID controller (DIMM_RAID) 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si
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Install the RAID hardware key in its socket on the system board (see step A in Figure 1-2). 7. System memory is labeled "PC133." 6. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-3 NOTE: The RAID controller DIMM must be an unbuffered DIMM, rated to be labeled "PE2400." Secure the key with your thumbs ...
Install the RAID hardware key in its socket on the system board (see step A in Figure 1-2). 7. System memory is labeled "PC133." 6. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-3 NOTE: The RAID controller DIMM must be an unbuffered DIMM, rated to be labeled "PE2400." Secure the key with your thumbs ...
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... . 9. NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system begins to step 1 and repeat all installation steps. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si Press immediately after you wait too long and your operating system. 10. Press to switch to their AC power sources...
... . 9. NOTE: To ensure an orderly system shutdown, consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system begins to step 1 and repeat all installation steps. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si Press immediately after you wait too long and your operating system. 10. Press to switch to their AC power sources...
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12. Configure the RAID subsystem and install the RAID driver and management software. For more information, refer to RAID. or right-arrow key to set the Onboard RAID option to the integrated PERC 2/Si controller documentation. Press to save the settings and reboot the system. 14. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-5 Press the left- The default setting for Onboard RAID is SCSI. 13.
12. Configure the RAID subsystem and install the RAID driver and management software. For more information, refer to RAID. or right-arrow key to set the Onboard RAID option to the integrated PERC 2/Si controller documentation. Press to save the settings and reboot the system. 14. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems-Activating the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 2/Si 1-5 Press the left- The default setting for Onboard RAID is SCSI. 13.
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Installing an Air Baffle on Systems With a Single 866-MHz Processor
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... air baffle on the system's terminator card for singleprocessor configurations. (Rev. 3/29/00) FILE LOCATION: D:\test\10MRDam1.fm This document updates information contained in your Dell PowerEdge 2400 system, you must install an air baffle on the terminator card, perform the following steps: 1. When you install an 866-megahertz (MHz) processor on your...
... air baffle on the system's terminator card for singleprocessor configurations. (Rev. 3/29/00) FILE LOCATION: D:\test\10MRDam1.fm This document updates information contained in your Dell PowerEdge 2400 system, you must install an air baffle on the terminator card, perform the following steps: 1. When you install an 866-megahertz (MHz) processor on your...
Installing Redundant Power Supplies
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Remove the front bezel and both computer covers. Remove the two screws at the front edge of the power supply. 3. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Installing Redundant Power Supplies 1-1 Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power receptacle on upgrading your Dell system with dual, redundant hot-plug power supplies and a power-supply distribution board (PSDB). 1. For instructions, see Figure 1-1). This document provides instructions on the back of the top cover (see Chapter 7, Checking Inside the Computer, in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 2.
Remove the front bezel and both computer covers. Remove the two screws at the front edge of the power supply. 3. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Installing Redundant Power Supplies 1-1 Disconnect the AC power cable from the AC power receptacle on upgrading your Dell system with dual, redundant hot-plug power supplies and a power-supply distribution board (PSDB). 1. For instructions, see Figure 1-1). This document provides instructions on the back of the top cover (see Chapter 7, Checking Inside the Computer, in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 2.
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... away. 5. Installing Redundant Power Supplies Slide the top cover about 2 centimeters (cm) (about half an inch) toward the front of the power supply (see Figure 1-2). 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Screws (2) Top cover 4.
... away. 5. Installing Redundant Power Supplies Slide the top cover about 2 centimeters (cm) (about half an inch) toward the front of the power supply (see Figure 1-2). 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Screws (2) Top cover 4.
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Secure the PSDB by its edges, position the PSDB so that the three tabs on the PSDB tray fit through the corresponding slots in the PSDB and the two power supply connectors face the back of the chassis. While holding the PSDB by tightening the thumbscrew. c. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Slide the PSDB toward the back of the system about 1 cm (a quarter of the system chassis. 8. b. Install the PSDB onto the PSDB tray (see Figure 1-3): a. Installing Redundant Power Supplies 1-3 Power supply Power-supply mounting screws (2) 7. Slide the power supply out of an inch).
Secure the PSDB by its edges, position the PSDB so that the three tabs on the PSDB tray fit through the corresponding slots in the PSDB and the two power supply connectors face the back of the chassis. While holding the PSDB by tightening the thumbscrew. c. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Slide the PSDB toward the back of the system about 1 cm (a quarter of the system chassis. 8. b. Install the PSDB onto the PSDB tray (see Figure 1-3): a. Installing Redundant Power Supplies 1-3 Power supply Power-supply mounting screws (2) 7. Slide the power supply out of an inch).
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Installing Redundant Power Supplies Power supplies (2) PSDB Catch on the system board. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Attach the 12-conductor cable labeled "PWR3" to connector P3 on the PSDB (see Figure 1-4) and to connector POWER2 on power supply handle 9.
Installing Redundant Power Supplies Power supplies (2) PSDB Catch on the system board. 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Attach the 12-conductor cable labeled "PWR3" to connector P3 on the PSDB (see Figure 1-4) and to connector POWER2 on power supply handle 9.
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... Redundant Power Supplies 1-5 Attach the 24-conductor cable labeled "PWR1" to the connector labeled "POWER" on the SCSI backplane board. Replace the two computer covers. 1. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Attach the 16-pin connector to connector P1 on the PSDB and connector POWER1 on the PSDB. Attach the 18-pin connector labeled "PWR2...
... Redundant Power Supplies 1-5 Attach the 24-conductor cable labeled "PWR1" to the connector labeled "POWER" on the SCSI backplane board. Replace the two computer covers. 1. Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Attach the 16-pin connector to connector P1 on the PSDB and connector POWER1 on the PSDB. Attach the 18-pin connector labeled "PWR2...
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Rotate the power supply handle to the electrical outlet. 7. NOTE: The power supply will not function until the handle is closed position (see Figure 1-3). Installing Redundant Power Supplies For better leverage, press against the upper corners of the handle. Repeat steps 1 through the plastic strain-relief clip on the system back panel. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Connect the AC power cable to the power supplies and to the closed . 5. Make sure that the AC power cable passes through 4 to install the second power supply. 6. 4.
Rotate the power supply handle to the electrical outlet. 7. NOTE: The power supply will not function until the handle is closed position (see Figure 1-3). Installing Redundant Power Supplies For better leverage, press against the upper corners of the handle. Repeat steps 1 through the plastic strain-relief clip on the system back panel. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems - Connect the AC power cable to the power supplies and to the closed . 5. Make sure that the AC power cable passes through 4 to install the second power supply. 6. 4.
Rack Installation Guide
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... Rack Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for each PowerEdge system to be preinstalled in the rack. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-1 One rack kit is required for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerEdge 2400 computer systems in the rack. The rack kit includes the ...-inch pan-head Phillips-head screws* • One 10-32 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips-head screw* • Three shoulder screws* * If you purchased a Dell rack with your PowerEdge system, some of the hardware may be installed in...
... Rack Installation Guide This installation guide provides instructions for each PowerEdge system to be preinstalled in the rack. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-1 One rack kit is required for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerEdge 2400 computer systems in the rack. The rack kit includes the ...-inch pan-head Phillips-head screws* • One 10-32 x 0.5-inch pan-head Phillips-head screw* • Three shoulder screws* * If you purchased a Dell rack with your PowerEdge system, some of the hardware may be installed in...
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Rack Kit Contents 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide slide assemblies (1 pair) with mounting brackets* cable-management arm assembly top cover assembly including shoulder screws and rack adapter * rack adapter (1) 10-32 x 0.5-inch screws (1) 8-32 x 0.313inch screws (4) *2 screws may be installed shoulder screws (3) * If you purchased a Dell rack with your PowerEdge system, some of the hardware may be preinstalled in the rack. Figure 1-1.
Rack Kit Contents 1-2 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide slide assemblies (1 pair) with mounting brackets* cable-management arm assembly top cover assembly including shoulder screws and rack adapter * rack adapter (1) 10-32 x 0.5-inch screws (1) 8-32 x 0.313inch screws (4) *2 screws may be installed shoulder screws (3) * If you purchased a Dell rack with your PowerEdge system, some of the hardware may be preinstalled in the rack. Figure 1-1.
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...; Masking tape or felt-tip pen Installing the Rack Kit NOTES: If you begin installing your PowerEdge system, the slide assemblies may be preinstalled in the rack. For instructions on the front door. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-3 Install the slide assemblies in the rack, perform the following steps. To...
...; Masking tape or felt-tip pen Installing the Rack Kit NOTES: If you begin installing your PowerEdge system, the slide assemblies may be preinstalled in the rack. For instructions on the front door. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-3 Install the slide assemblies in the rack, perform the following steps. To...
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Figure 1-2. Opening the Latch on the 24-U Rack Door If you have a 42-U rack cabinet, slide the latch's push-button cover up as far as it will go, press the push button, rotate the handle clockwise until the latch releases, and then pull the door open (see Figure 1-3). 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide
Figure 1-2. Opening the Latch on the 24-U Rack Door If you have a 42-U rack cabinet, slide the latch's push-button cover up as far as it will go, press the push button, rotate the handle clockwise until the latch releases, and then pull the door open (see Figure 1-3). 1-4 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide
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... the Latch on the bottom hinge and then pull the bottom of the door should press the release lever on the 42-U Rack Door 2. b. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-5 c. With the door open, lift out and fully retract all hinge pins. Lift the door out carefully. Remove the front...
... the Latch on the bottom hinge and then pull the bottom of the door should press the release lever on the 42-U Rack Door 2. b. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-5 c. With the door open, lift out and fully retract all hinge pins. Lift the door out carefully. Remove the front...
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Figure 1-4. Removing the 42-U Rack Doors hinge release lever 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide
Figure 1-4. Removing the 42-U Rack Doors hinge release lever 1-6 Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide
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support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-7 You must allow 6 U (10.5 inches) of the rack are marked by Dell, you install in 1-U increments (see Figure 1-6). hinge pin hinge insert hinge Figure 1-5. Removing the 24-U Rack Doors Installing the Slide Assemblies in the Rack NOTE: If the slide assemblies were preinstalled by small indentations in the rack. NOTE: The rails of vertical space for each PowerEdge 2400 system you may skip this section.
support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge 2400 Systems Rack Installation Guide 1-7 You must allow 6 U (10.5 inches) of the rack are marked by Dell, you install in 1-U increments (see Figure 1-6). hinge pin hinge insert hinge Figure 1-5. Removing the 24-U Rack Doors Installing the Slide Assemblies in the Rack NOTE: If the slide assemblies were preinstalled by small indentations in the rack. NOTE: The rails of vertical space for each PowerEdge 2400 system you may skip this section.