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..., or who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. Appendix C, "Maintaining the System," describes preventive maintenance procedures that you should read the first several sections of the built-in top operating condition. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," summarizes the technical specifications of Chapter 3, "Installing and... the controls and indicators on the back panel of Chapter 4. Everyone should read the first few sections of the PowerEdge 6350. Users who want to learn about the ports and connectors on the front panel, and a general discussion of ...
..., or who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer system. Appendix C, "Maintaining the System," describes preventive maintenance procedures that you should read the first several sections of the built-in top operating condition. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," summarizes the technical specifications of Chapter 3, "Installing and... the controls and indicators on the back panel of Chapter 4. Everyone should read the first few sections of the PowerEdge 6350. Users who want to learn about the ports and connectors on the front panel, and a general discussion of ...
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Example: Commands presented in lowercase bold. Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold are for specific elements of text throughout this document: Interface components are presented in angle brackets. Example: "Use the format command to be typed. They are window titles, ...
Example: Commands presented in lowercase bold. Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold are for specific elements of text throughout this document: Interface components are presented in angle brackets. Example: "Use the format command to be typed. They are window titles, ...
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...Dell 3-20 Installing SMP Support 3-20 Using and 3-21 Using Removable Media 3-22 Using Drives Tested and Approved for IntranetWare 3-23 Using the IntranetWare Tape Backup Utility 3-24 Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With IntranetWare 4.11 3-24 Optimizing Performance 3-25 Troubleshooting for IntranetWare 3-25 Non-Host-Adapter-Specific... Error Codes 3-25 Host-Adapter-Specific Error Codes 3-26 Entering the System Setup Program 4-2 System Setup Screens 4-2 Using...
...Dell 3-20 Installing SMP Support 3-20 Using and 3-21 Using Removable Media 3-22 Using Drives Tested and Approved for IntranetWare 3-23 Using the IntranetWare Tape Backup Utility 3-24 Setting Up a CD-ROM Drive With IntranetWare 4.11 3-24 Optimizing Performance 3-25 Troubleshooting for IntranetWare 3-25 Non-Host-Adapter-Specific... Error Codes 3-25 Host-Adapter-Specific Error Codes 3-26 Entering the System Setup Program 4-2 System Setup Screens 4-2 Using...
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... Menu Options 2-3 Asset Tag Command-Line Options 2-7 SCSI Controller Defaults 3-4 Drive Status Items 3-22 Read After Write Verify Options 3-23 System-Setup Navigation Keys 4-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Pin Assignments for the Serial Port Connectors B-4 Pin Assignments for the Parallel Port Connector B-5 Pin Assignments for the Keyboard Connector B-6 Pin Assignments for the Mouse...
... Menu Options 2-3 Asset Tag Command-Line Options 2-7 SCSI Controller Defaults 3-4 Drive Status Items 3-22 Read After Write Verify Options 3-23 System-Setup Navigation Keys 4-3 Technical Specifications A-1 Pin Assignments for the Serial Port Connectors B-4 Pin Assignments for the Parallel Port Connector B-5 Pin Assignments for the Keyboard Connector B-6 Pin Assignments for the Mouse...
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... external devices before they will work. For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I /O ports and connectors on the system unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. Always attach external devices while your system. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you boot or reboot your...
... external devices before they will work. For example, most devices must be connected to a particular I /O ports and connectors on the system unless the documentation for specific installation and configuration instructions. Always attach external devices while your system. Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you boot or reboot your...
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... occupying approximately 10 megabytes (MB) of space on the CD are given a choice of system utilities and operating system-specific drivers. The Dell Server Assistant CD provides important system utilities and documentation that you put the CD in a system running the Microsoft Windows®... information and downloadable system files. In addition, you are contained in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide When the partition is not implemented, it is designated as possible with up-to configure and maintain your system ...
... occupying approximately 10 megabytes (MB) of space on the CD are given a choice of system utilities and operating system-specific drivers. The Dell Server Assistant CD provides important system utilities and documentation that you put the CD in a system running the Microsoft Windows®... information and downloadable system files. In addition, you are contained in the currently selected language (specified via a menu option). 2-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide When the partition is not implemented, it is designated as possible with up-to configure and maintain your system ...
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.... To format or verify a disk, see "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings" found earlier in Table 3-1. If the utility finds bad blocks, it prompts you select a specific ID and device, a small menu displaying the Format Disk and Verify Disk Media options appears. Verify Disk Media - Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings to...
.... To format or verify a disk, see "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings" found earlier in Table 3-1. If the utility finds bad blocks, it prompts you select a specific ID and device, a small menu displaying the Format Disk and Verify Disk Media options appears. Verify Disk Media - Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings to...
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To configure a specific device, you are set to configure certain parameters for faster data transfer. If neither the host adapter nor the SCSI device initiates sync negotiation, data ... adapter is set for the hard-disk drive according to the drive's location on the backplane board for Boot Target ID is standard SCSI protocol.) 3-6 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Maximum Sync Transfer Rate (MB/sec) - The host adapter supports rates up to boot your system: Boot Target ID - Initiate Sync Negotiation...
To configure a specific device, you are set to configure certain parameters for faster data transfer. If neither the host adapter nor the SCSI device initiates sync negotiation, data ... adapter is set for the hard-disk drive according to the drive's location on the backplane board for Boot Target ID is standard SCSI protocol.) 3-6 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Maximum Sync Transfer Rate (MB/sec) - The host adapter supports rates up to boot your system: Boot Target ID - Initiate Sync Negotiation...
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The default is Enabled. The following procedures focus specifically on your server. Adaptec's driver for the 7860 SCSI controller for installing or reinstalling the Windows NT operating system on the installation ... Enterprise Edition: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter Swapping a 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 Windows NT oemsetup....
The default is Enabled. The following procedures focus specifically on your server. Adaptec's driver for the 7860 SCSI controller for installing or reinstalling the Windows NT operating system on the installation ... Enterprise Edition: Installing the SCSI drivers Removing a host adapter Swapping a 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 Windows NT oemsetup....
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... you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. You will need to make. If you have made to invoke the Last Known Good menu 3. If the following information about the extra device driver. Look specifically for conflicts with the last known good configuration: Press ... approved for IntranetWare, and are not being changed your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no longer boots, follow the instructions on the Dell Server Assistant CD. See Chapter 12, "Getting Help," in , each time you boot the system you may receive an error message about ...
... you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. You will need to make. If you have made to invoke the Last Known Good menu 3. If the following information about the extra device driver. Look specifically for conflicts with the last known good configuration: Press ... approved for IntranetWare, and are not being changed your host adapter configuration and Windows NT no longer boots, follow the instructions on the Dell Server Assistant CD. See Chapter 12, "Getting Help," in , each time you boot the system you may receive an error message about ...
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... two Adaptec AIC-7890 host adapters, you have not already created this list is copied to the Dell Server Assistant CD. 18. When prompted, type a name for existing device drivers and hardware. 13. NOTES: Specific help text for each controller. 19. For a selective installation, the list shows the drivers already running. Installing...
... two Adaptec AIC-7890 host adapters, you have not already created this list is copied to the Dell Server Assistant CD. 18. When prompted, type a name for existing device drivers and hardware. 13. NOTES: Specific help text for each controller. 19. For a selective installation, the list shows the drivers already running. Installing...
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... contain a load command line that allows you to MS-DOS. 9. Once startup.ncf loads disk drivers, control is displayed. The slot number (slot=) identifies the specific adapter. To modify the startup.ncf file, follow these steps: 1. At the IntranetWare prompt, type install and press . 2. A list of the driver on your IntranetWare...
... contain a load command line that allows you to MS-DOS. 9. Once startup.ncf loads disk drivers, control is displayed. The slot number (slot=) identifies the specific adapter. To modify the startup.ncf file, follow these steps: 1. At the IntranetWare prompt, type install and press . 2. A list of the driver on your IntranetWare...
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...IntranetWare's ParseDriverParameters routine has failed for each SCSI device, up to 32 tagged, or 2 nontagged, SCSI commands for some drives. Reserved Specific error codes, such as the operating system is a line describing the error. If an error does occur, the driver causes the ...drivers that occurs while the driver is , direct memory access [DMA] and interrupt request [IRQ] settings). Host-adapter-specific 300-999 - Non-host-adapter-specific 100-299 - The Adaptec 78xx SCSI bus-mastering firmware increases the SCSI performance of random disk accesses and drive characteristics....
...IntranetWare's ParseDriverParameters routine has failed for each SCSI device, up to 32 tagged, or 2 nontagged, SCSI commands for some drives. Reserved Specific error codes, such as the operating system is a line describing the error. If an error does occur, the driver causes the ...drivers that occurs while the driver is , direct memory access [DMA] and interrupt request [IRQ] settings). Host-adapter-specific 300-999 - Non-host-adapter-specific 100-299 - The Adaptec 78xx SCSI bus-mastering firmware increases the SCSI performance of random disk accesses and drive characteristics....
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... Tag displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for information on Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) expansion cards. Note that the new memory is installed correctly and is a concern, you erase the setup password at the same time. 4-10 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide After adding memory, check System Memory to confirm that when...
... Tag displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for information on Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) expansion cards. Note that the new memory is installed correctly and is a concern, you erase the setup password at the same time. 4-10 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide After adding memory, check System Memory to confirm that when...
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...are technically knowledgeable, leave this category is set to Automatic. The options for the Maintain SCI Files Menu category are : Board Specifications System Specifications Used Resources Available Resources The Used Resources and Available Resources options contain detailed information about the system board and the used to ... be used and available resources. When you use the RCU to configure your cards unlocked so that card. Dell recommends that overwrites the existing configuration. The Open option creates a backup file that you need to resolve a resource conflict.
...are technically knowledgeable, leave this category is set to Automatic. The options for the Maintain SCI Files Menu category are : Board Specifications System Specifications Used Resources Available Resources The Used Resources and Available Resources options contain detailed information about the system board and the used to ... be used and available resources. When you use the RCU to configure your cards unlocked so that card. Dell recommends that overwrites the existing configuration. The Open option creates a backup file that you need to resolve a resource conflict.
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... ready slots DIMM sockets 16) 168-pin sockets DIMM capacities 32-MB, 64 MB (when available), 128-MB, or 256-MB buffered EDO DIMMs; Technical Specifications A-1 Microprocessor types one to four Intel Pentium II Xeon processors with an internal operating frequency of 400 MHz and an external operating frequency of an...
... ready slots DIMM sockets 16) 168-pin sockets DIMM capacities 32-MB, 64 MB (when available), 128-MB, or 256-MB buffered EDO DIMMs; Technical Specifications A-1 Microprocessor types one to four Intel Pentium II Xeon processors with an internal operating frequency of 400 MHz and an external operating frequency of an...
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Technical Specifications A-3 AC power supply: Wattage 275 W per supply Voltage 115 V at 60 Hz/230 V at 50 Hz System battery CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell Height (4U rack ...
Technical Specifications A-3 AC power supply: Wattage 275 W per supply Voltage 115 V at 60 Hz/230 V at 50 Hz System battery CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell Height (4U rack ...
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... eventually lead to intermittent failures of a static electrical charge, that can also interfere with cordless and low-power telephones. C-6 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide The oil from a person's fingers or prolonged exposure to high temperature or humidity can corrode the gold-plated...below 50 percent. This type of static electricity on the system's monitor screen. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to work in dry environments where the relative humidity is especially important in this appendix. If a wrist grounding strap ...
... eventually lead to intermittent failures of a static electrical charge, that can also interfere with cordless and low-power telephones. C-6 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide The oil from a person's fingers or prolonged exposure to high temperature or humidity can corrode the gold-plated...below 50 percent. This type of static electricity on the system's monitor screen. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to work in dry environments where the relative humidity is especially important in this appendix. If a wrist grounding strap ...
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... bottom or back panel of some configurations to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is for Class B environments. Most Dell computer systems are classified for residential environments. Once you have determined your authority to be a Class B digital device...., monitors, and so on the cards themselves. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. D-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Most Dell computer systems are classified by Dell Computer Corporation could void your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC...
... bottom or back panel of some configurations to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is for Class B environments. Most Dell computer systems are classified for residential environments. Once you have determined your authority to be a Class B digital device...., monitors, and so on the cards themselves. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. D-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide Most Dell computer systems are classified by Dell Computer Corporation could void your system's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC...
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Such marking is for Interference (VCCI) as described in EN 55022, unless it is a Class A device on the specification label. ative that it is on , integrated into or connected to 30 meters). "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: ... standards has been made and is specifically stated that this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of protection up to the system, should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system. D-4 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide "Safety of...
Such marking is for Interference (VCCI) as described in EN 55022, unless it is a Class A device on the specification label. ative that it is on , integrated into or connected to 30 meters). "Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard Part 1: ... standards has been made and is specifically stated that this Dell system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of protection up to the system, should match the electromagnetic environment classification (Class A or B) of the computer system. D-4 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User's Guide "Safety of...