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... or who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the utilities, the diagnostics, or the online documentation, or who need to install and configure particular SCSI device drivers should read Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD." Appendix C, ... B, "I/O Ports and Connectors," provides specific information about the features and operation of Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers," to the back panel of the PowerEdge 6350. Everyone should read the rest of the...
... or who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. Only users who want to make configuration changes to their system or who want to use the utilities, the diagnostics, or the online documentation, or who need to install and configure particular SCSI device drivers should read Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD." Appendix C, ... B, "I/O Ports and Connectors," provides specific information about the features and operation of Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers," to the back panel of the PowerEdge 6350. Everyone should read the rest of the...
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...have tested and approved the Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. Appendix E, "Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance," describes the warranty and return policy for Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. It also provides information about the Dell warranty for your Dell computer. NOTE: Documentation updates... system or software. x The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition x.x With Dell OpenManage HIP x.x User's Guide describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. For information about year 2000 compliance of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations...
...have tested and approved the Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. Appendix E, "Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance," describes the warranty and return policy for Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. It also provides information about the Dell warranty for your Dell computer. NOTE: Documentation updates... system or software. x The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition x.x With Dell OpenManage HIP x.x User's Guide describes the alert messages issued by the server management software. For information about year 2000 compliance of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations...
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... Video Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 2-5 Asset Tag Utility 2-6 Using the Asset Tag Utility 2-6 Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number 2-6 Dell-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11 3-1 Customer-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11 3-1 The SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Starting the SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Using SCSISelect Menus 3-2 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings 3-3 SCSI Disk...
... Video Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 2-5 Asset Tag Utility 2-6 Using the Asset Tag Utility 2-6 Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number 2-6 Dell-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11 3-1 Customer-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11 3-1 The SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Starting the SCSISelect Utility 3-2 Using SCSISelect Menus 3-2 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings 3-3 SCSI Disk...
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...Interface Definitions 3-5 Boot Device Options 3-6 SCSI Device/Configuration Settings 3-6 Advanced Host Adapter Settings 3-7 Installation for Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 3-9 Installation Overview 3-9 Installing SCSI Drivers During Windows NT Installation 3-10 Removing a Host Adapter 3-...Drivers During IntranetWare 4.11 Installation 3-16 Installing the Dell-Supplied Novell Patches and Support Pack 5 3-19 Dell-Provided IntranetWare 4.11 3-19 IntranetWare 4.11 From Sources Other Than Dell 3-20 Installing SMP Support 3-20 Using and ...
...Interface Definitions 3-5 Boot Device Options 3-6 SCSI Device/Configuration Settings 3-6 Advanced Host Adapter Settings 3-7 Installation for Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 3-9 Installation Overview 3-9 Installing SCSI Drivers During Windows NT Installation 3-10 Removing a Host Adapter 3-...Drivers During IntranetWare 4.11 Installation 3-16 Installing the Dell-Supplied Novell Patches and Support Pack 5 3-19 Dell-Provided IntranetWare 4.11 3-19 IntranetWare 4.11 From Sources Other Than Dell 3-20 Installing SMP Support 3-20 Using and ...
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... among the independent microprocessors. NOTE: If you must order microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. The Dell® PowerEdge® 6350, which large corporate customers can deploy their mission-critical applications. The PowerEdge 6350 systems offer the following major features: One to 1 megabyte (MB) of this... and controls on which features Intel® Pentium® II Xeon™ processors, is a feature-rich, enterprise-class server that allows the microprocessor to three more Pentium II Xeon microprocessors. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of...
... among the independent microprocessors. NOTE: If you must order microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. The Dell® PowerEdge® 6350, which large corporate customers can deploy their mission-critical applications. The PowerEdge 6350 systems offer the following major features: One to 1 megabyte (MB) of this... and controls on which features Intel® Pentium® II Xeon™ processors, is a feature-rich, enterprise-class server that allows the microprocessor to three more Pentium II Xeon microprocessors. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of...
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...the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD" in your system's components and devices. Diagnostics for use on these drivers, see Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers." Standard PowerEdge 6350 systems include a 3.5-inch diskette drive in an... a SCSI harddisk drive in SCSI subsystem. For more information on PowerEdge 6350 systems: Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Novell NetWare (also known as critical system voltages and temperatures....
...the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, "Using the Dell Server Assistant CD" in your system's components and devices. Diagnostics for use on these drivers, see Chapter 3, "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers." Standard PowerEdge 6350 systems include a 3.5-inch diskette drive in an... a SCSI harddisk drive in SCSI subsystem. For more information on PowerEdge 6350 systems: Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Novell NetWare (also known as critical system voltages and temperatures....
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... B, "I /O ports and connectors, see Chapter 12, "Getting Help," in this guide, or if your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide For information about enabling, disabling, or configuring I /O Ports and Connectors." If at any time you . For detailed ...4, "Using the System Setup Program," or Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." The PowerEdge 6350 system also includes a system intrusion switch that signals appropriate server management software if the top cover is opened and the fans from being removed. A keylock...
... B, "I /O ports and connectors, see Chapter 12, "Getting Help," in this guide, or if your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide For information about enabling, disabling, or configuring I /O Ports and Connectors." If at any time you . For detailed ...4, "Using the System Setup Program," or Chapter 5, "Using the Resource Configuration Utility." The PowerEdge 6350 system also includes a system intrusion switch that signals appropriate server management software if the top cover is opened and the fans from being removed. A keylock...
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..., the CD main menu appears. Associated help box at the bottom of these settings are the defaults for their respective categories). Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-1 See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," for more information. Click Back to return to the standard operating-system boot... Exit (or press ) to insert the Dell Server Assistant CD. To boot from the CD menus using either a keyboard or a mouse. Selections can perform with the CD to Enabled. The system must be made from the CD, insert it into the PowerEdge 6350 system's CD-ROM drive and press . ...
..., the CD main menu appears. Associated help box at the bottom of these settings are the defaults for their respective categories). Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-1 See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," for more information. Click Back to return to the standard operating-system boot... Exit (or press ) to insert the Dell Server Assistant CD. To boot from the CD menus using either a keyboard or a mouse. Selections can perform with the CD to Enabled. The system must be made from the CD, insert it into the PowerEdge 6350 system's CD-ROM drive and press . ...
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...partition. NOTE: The utility partition provides only limited MS-DOS functionality and cannot be made using the Dell Server Assistant CD. Dell has installed the utility partition on the Dell Server Assistant CD. Selections can access the online system documents, as well as other information, on -.... The Dell Server Assistant CD makes system setup and configuration as convenient as possible with up-to re-create the utility partition on the CD that enables you put the CD in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User...
...partition. NOTE: The utility partition provides only limited MS-DOS functionality and cannot be made using the Dell Server Assistant CD. Dell has installed the utility partition on the Dell Server Assistant CD. Selections can access the online system documents, as well as other information, on -.... The Dell Server Assistant CD makes system setup and configuration as convenient as possible with up-to re-create the utility partition on the CD that enables you put the CD in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User...
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... Although most options are available from both the Dell Server Assistant CD and the utility partition, some options, such as accessing online documentation, are available only from the utility partition. Configure RAID Subsystem Runs the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller configuration utility if the controller ... in which to upgrade the utility partition (for example, adding, removing, or changing features installed on the configuration. Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-3 As you move your cursor over an option in a menu, information about that option is only available from ...
... Although most options are available from both the Dell Server Assistant CD and the utility partition, some options, such as accessing online documentation, are available only from the utility partition. Configure RAID Subsystem Runs the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller configuration utility if the controller ... in which to upgrade the utility partition (for example, adding, removing, or changing features installed on the configuration. Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-3 As you move your cursor over an option in a menu, information about that option is only available from ...
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...for configuring the card. Before running the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller configuration utility (if the controller card is present on your system configuration and may not include all of 640 x 480 at installation. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 must be set ... system diagnostics can be run . The Novell NetWare operating system provides a textual interface and does not require video drivers. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Create System utility Creates a bootable diskette from which utilities, Diskette such as the Asset Tag utility, can ...
...for configuring the card. Before running the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller configuration utility (if the controller card is present on your system configuration and may not include all of 640 x 480 at installation. Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 must be set ... system diagnostics can be run . The Novell NetWare operating system provides a textual interface and does not require video drivers. 2-4 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Create System utility Creates a bootable diskette from which utilities, Diskette such as the Asset Tag utility, can ...
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... NOTE: Video drivers must be reinstalled after every installation of colors, and refresh rate. Select the Create Diskettes category from the Dell Server Assistant main menu, and create a diskette of software drivers for Windows NT. 3. For information on system administration, see the reference... keep as a user with administrative privileges. Open the Program Manager, access the Control Panel, and select the Display icon. Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-5 A list of the drivers, use the following procedure to install the video drivers: 1. The Installing Drivers dialog box...
... NOTE: Video drivers must be reinstalled after every installation of colors, and refresh rate. Select the Create Diskettes category from the Dell Server Assistant main menu, and create a diskette of software drivers for Windows NT. 3. For information on system administration, see the reference... keep as a user with administrative privileges. Open the Program Manager, access the Control Panel, and select the Display icon. Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-5 A list of the drivers, use the following procedure to install the video drivers: 1. The Installing Drivers dialog box...
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. /d Deletes the asset tag number /? Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-7
. /d Deletes the asset tag number /? Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen Using the Dell Server Assistant CD 2-7
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...you need to reinstall the drivers at a later date. If Windows NT or IntranetWare was factory-installed by Dell, all of drivers for your Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. SCSI drivers are provided for the following host adapters: Embedded Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2/low voltage...the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 Novell IntranetWare 4.11 (also called NetWare 4.11) Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to create a diskette of the SCSI drivers required by the PowerEdge 6350 system are designed to work with your ...
...you need to reinstall the drivers at a later date. If Windows NT or IntranetWare was factory-installed by Dell, all of drivers for your Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. SCSI drivers are provided for the following host adapters: Embedded Adaptec AIC-7890 Ultra2/low voltage...the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 Novell IntranetWare 4.11 (also called NetWare 4.11) Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to create a diskette of the SCSI drivers required by the PowerEdge 6350 system are designed to work with your ...
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... Windows NT driver diskettes you will also be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on your server. The following information about installing the Dell SCSI drivers for Windows NT Server and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter... host adapter Troubleshooting a configuration if Windows NT fails to boot NOTE: Refer to Dell's Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Operating System Quick Installation Guide or Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 Installation Information for instructions for driver installation. A text file describing ...
... Windows NT driver diskettes you will also be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on your server. The following information about installing the Dell SCSI drivers for Windows NT Server and Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter... host adapter Troubleshooting a configuration if Windows NT fails to boot NOTE: Refer to Dell's Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Operating System Quick Installation Guide or Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 Installation Information for instructions for driver installation. A text file describing ...
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...a RAID controller installed, you may have not already done so, use that diskette as noted during this time. If so, use the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the Windows NT SCSI and video controller drivers diskette. If not, use the following step, there is installed. 7. NOTE...host adapters, select Adaptec AHA-294xU2/295xU2/AIC-789x PCI Ultra 2 SCSI Controller (NT 4.0). The driver is inspecting your system. 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide To install the SCSI drivers at this procedure. Press immediately when the following message appears: Setup could not determine the ...
...a RAID controller installed, you may have not already done so, use that diskette as noted during this time. If so, use the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the Windows NT SCSI and video controller drivers diskette. If not, use the following step, there is installed. 7. NOTE...host adapters, select Adaptec AHA-294xU2/295xU2/AIC-789x PCI Ultra 2 SCSI Controller (NT 4.0). The driver is inspecting your system. 3-10 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide To install the SCSI drivers at this procedure. Press immediately when the following message appears: Setup could not determine the ...
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...you are removing the correct host adapter, click Remove. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system, and remove the diskette from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 13. Be sure to complete the Windows NT installation by performing the following tasks: Install Windows NT Service Pack 3.0 ...all installed host adapters appears. 3. Because SCSI device drivers are loaded during system start if you that Windows NT may have changed from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 12. dows NT 4.0, use the RAID driver diskette you created for each SCSI host adapter installed on the system, a warning...
...you are removing the correct host adapter, click Remove. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system, and remove the diskette from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 13. Be sure to complete the Windows NT installation by performing the following tasks: Install Windows NT Service Pack 3.0 ...all installed host adapters appears. 3. Because SCSI device drivers are loaded during system start if you that Windows NT may have changed from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 12. dows NT 4.0, use the RAID driver diskette you created for each SCSI host adapter installed on the system, a warning...
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...-2940U2W and all of the existing system configuration that are available on the Dell Server Assistant CD. When your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no longer boots, follow the instructions on contacting Dell for Windows NT contains recovery logic to allow you to return to Installing ...and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-13 Look specifically for assistance. If you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for conflicts with the last known good configuration: Press spacebar NOW to recover: 1. Undo any hardware changes you want to the computer...
...-2940U2W and all of the existing system configuration that are available on the Dell Server Assistant CD. When your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no longer boots, follow the instructions on contacting Dell for Windows NT contains recovery logic to allow you to return to Installing ...and Configuring SCSI Drivers 3-13 Look specifically for assistance. If you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for conflicts with the last known good configuration: Press spacebar NOW to recover: 1. Undo any hardware changes you want to the computer...
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... the pedge4x.ham file, the IntranetWare driver for IntranetWare Installation." 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Once IntranetWare is installed, you have not already done so. Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to this diskette. The IntranetWare driver diskettes you may be...the IntranetWare installation. NOTE: Label all driver diskettes. (For example, label it IntranetWare 4.11 Driver Updates). Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to select or use the following subsections describe these diskettes. File required by IntranetWare. Depending upon the RAID controller ...
... the pedge4x.ham file, the IntranetWare driver for IntranetWare Installation." 3-14 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Once IntranetWare is installed, you have not already done so. Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to this diskette. The IntranetWare driver diskettes you may be...the IntranetWare installation. NOTE: Label all driver diskettes. (For example, label it IntranetWare 4.11 Driver Updates). Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to select or use the following subsections describe these diskettes. File required by IntranetWare. Depending upon the RAID controller ...
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... automated mode. If you are installing IntranetWare on your system with the utility partition already created on the drive. Insert the Dell Server Assistant CD into the server's CD-ROM drive and turn on the drive, create the primary MS-DOS partition, format the MS-DOS partition, create ...you must create a utility partition on (or reboot) the system. You do not need to reboot the server. 2. At the Exit Confirmation dialog box, remove the Dell Server Assistant CD, insert the Dell IntranetWare Support CD, select OK, and press to specify a different size for the primary MS-DOS partition...
... automated mode. If you are installing IntranetWare on your system with the utility partition already created on the drive. Insert the Dell Server Assistant CD into the server's CD-ROM drive and turn on the drive, create the primary MS-DOS partition, format the MS-DOS partition, create ...you must create a utility partition on (or reboot) the system. You do not need to reboot the server. 2. At the Exit Confirmation dialog box, remove the Dell Server Assistant CD, insert the Dell IntranetWare Support CD, select OK, and press to specify a different size for the primary MS-DOS partition...