Getting Started Guide
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... location and about any precautions that came with the system. To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, you . CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in Cl. 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1: 2001 where both these conditions apply: • Access can...
... location and about any precautions that came with the system. To avoid personal injury or damage to the system, you . CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in Cl. 1.2.7.3 of IEC 60950-1: 2001 where both these conditions apply: • Access can...
Getting Started Guide
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...5.4 Standard edition (x86_32) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64) • VMware® ESX Server 4 Update 1 • Citrix® XenServer™ Enterprise edition 5.x NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information... Owner's Manual provides information about installing and using the systems management software. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for your system. Be sure the operating ...
...5.4 Standard edition (x86_32) • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64) • VMware® ESX Server 4 Update 1 • Citrix® XenServer™ Enterprise edition 5.x NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information... Owner's Manual provides information about installing and using the systems management software. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals. Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for your system. Be sure the operating ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Configuration 40 IDE Configuration 41 Primary IDE Master 41 USB Configuration 43 PCI Configuration 44 Boot Menu 45 Boot Settings Configuration 45 Security Menu 45 Server Menu 47 System Management 48 Remote Access Configuration 48 IPMI Configuration 49 LAN Configuration 50 Power Throttling Configuration 50 IP Address 50 Subnet Mask 51...
... Configuration 40 IDE Configuration 41 Primary IDE Master 41 USB Configuration 43 PCI Configuration 44 Boot Menu 45 Boot Settings Configuration 45 Security Menu 45 Server Menu 47 System Management 48 Remote Access Configuration 48 IPMI Configuration 49 LAN Configuration 50 Power Throttling Configuration 50 IP Address 50 Subnet Mask 51...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... Unless you leave these pages causes your system. CPU Configuration Option Description Virtualization Technology (VT) (Disabled default) Enable this option to malfunction. For DP/MP servers, it enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enable this option to change its state. Execute-Disable Bit Forces the XD feature flag to items on these...
.... Unless you leave these pages causes your system. CPU Configuration Option Description Virtualization Technology (VT) (Disabled default) Enable this option to malfunction. For DP/MP servers, it enabled. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enable this option to change its state. Execute-Disable Bit Forces the XD feature flag to items on these...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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.... (Disabled default) WHEA Support (Disabled default) Enables or disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Delay Time: Sets AC power recovery delay time between minimum and maximum. Server Menu NOTE: Delay time, Minimum time, and Maximum time are : Management default) • Maximum Performance • Operating system Control/EIST • Active Power Controller •...
.... (Disabled default) WHEA Support (Disabled default) Enables or disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture. Delay Time: Sets AC power recovery delay time between minimum and maximum. Server Menu NOTE: Delay time, Minimum time, and Maximum time are : Management default) • Maximum Performance • Operating system Control/EIST • Active Power Controller •...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...number. Flow Control (None default) Selects flow control for console redirection. Displays NIC2 MAC Address. System Management Option Server Board Part Number Server Board Serial Number NIC 1 MAC Address NIC 2 MAC Address System Part Number System Serial Number Chassis Part Number Chassis... Serial Numbers BIOS Version BMC Device ID BMC Firmware Revision FCB Firmware Revision Description Displays server board part number. Displays server board serial number. This item disappears when Remote Access is enabled. Serial Port Mode (115200 8,n,1 default) ...
...number. Flow Control (None default) Selects flow control for console redirection. Displays NIC2 MAC Address. System Management Option Server Board Part Number Server Board Serial Number NIC 1 MAC Address NIC 2 MAC Address System Part Number System Serial Number Chassis Part Number Chassis... Serial Numbers BIOS Version BMC Device ID BMC Firmware Revision FCB Firmware Revision Description Displays server board part number. Displays server board serial number. This item disappears when Remote Access is enabled. Serial Port Mode (115200 8,n,1 default) ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on both the rising and falling pulses of tests for your network server using a remote access controller. Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. Electromagnetic interference. ESM - Your system contains ... memory modules that plugs into IP addresses, such as NICs. DRAM - driver - DVD - Error checking and correction. Embedded remote access. Embedded server management. File allocation table. DHCP - ERA - A connector on your system. FAT - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See also memory module. See...
... www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on both the rising and falling pulses of tests for your network server using a remote access controller. Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. Electromagnetic interference. ESM - Your system contains ... memory modules that plugs into IP addresses, such as NICs. DRAM - driver - DVD - Error checking and correction. Embedded remote access. Embedded server management. File allocation table. DHCP - ERA - A connector on your system. FAT - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. See also memory module. See...
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... RAID 50. Some common implementations of independent disks. R-DIMM - Your system contains some programs essential to servers and storage systems in ROM include the program that enables remote network-attached storage devices to appear to a server to be revised to run on self-test. Examples of code in a rack. Software written for...
... RAID 50. Some common implementations of independent disks. R-DIMM - Your system contains some programs essential to servers and storage systems in ROM include the program that enables remote network-attached storage devices to appear to a server to be revised to run on self-test. Examples of code in a rack. Software written for...
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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... and Functions 5 Watchdog and Automatic System Recovery 6 Virtual Storage 6 Using the Web User Interface 6 Logging into the Web User Interface 6 Remote Management Controller 7 System Information 7 Server Health 8 Configuration 8 Remote Control 12 Maintenance 13 Languages 15 Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface 15 Running Virtual Media 16 Connecting and Disconnecting Virtual...
... and Functions 5 Watchdog and Automatic System Recovery 6 Virtual Storage 6 Using the Web User Interface 6 Logging into the Web User Interface 6 Remote Management Controller 7 System Information 7 Server Health 8 Configuration 8 Remote Control 12 Maintenance 13 Languages 15 Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface 15 Running Virtual Media 16 Connecting and Disconnecting Virtual...
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... (fan speed, temperature, voltage, power supply, etc.), control system components, and store data about important system events in the server's motherboard. masking interrupt (NMI) and system management interrupt (SMI). • Chassis management including power control and status report,... later examination. Intelligent Platform Management Interface The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) defines a set of -band monitoring and control for server management over LAN. • Dedicated 10/100 NIC for remote management over a network. • Information report including main board ...
... (fan speed, temperature, voltage, power supply, etc.), control system components, and store data about important system events in the server's motherboard. masking interrupt (NMI) and system management interrupt (SMI). • Chassis management including power control and status report,... later examination. Intelligent Platform Management Interface The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) defines a set of -band monitoring and control for server management over LAN. • Dedicated 10/100 NIC for remote management over a network. • Information report including main board ...
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...web browser. If a pre-set interval expires, the configured timer actions are : • System reset • System power off , or cycle power to your server in the form of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface. The USB keyboard and mouse traffic is in your absence to the KVM connections. Virtual Storage... The firmware supports USB diskette, keyboard, mouse, and CD/DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Watchdog and Automatic System Recovery The BMC watchdog timer commands, as a composite device.
...web browser. If a pre-set interval expires, the configured timer actions are : • System reset • System power off , or cycle power to your server in the form of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface. The USB keyboard and mouse traffic is in your absence to the KVM connections. Virtual Storage... The firmware supports USB diskette, keyboard, mouse, and CD/DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Watchdog and Automatic System Recovery The BMC watchdog timer commands, as a composite device.
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The remote management controller offers six menu selections: System Information, Server Health, Configuration, Remote Control, Maintenance, and Languages. System Information The System Information menu selection allows you are prompted to : • View system information (System ... Description On or Off Revision Number Revision Number Date firmware was last built in for both. Remote Management Controller The first time you access the Dell™ Remote Management Controller, you to enter a user name and password. NOTE: When you log in using the "root" user name and password, you ...
The remote management controller offers six menu selections: System Information, Server Health, Configuration, Remote Control, Maintenance, and Languages. System Information The System Information menu selection allows you are prompted to : • View system information (System ... Description On or Off Revision Number Revision Number Date firmware was last built in for both. Remote Management Controller The first time you access the Dell™ Remote Management Controller, you to enter a user name and password. NOTE: When you log in using the "root" user name and password, you ...
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Server Health Options Button Sensor Readings Sensor Readings with thresholds. Time Zone (radio button) Select a time zone: local or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Configuration The Configuration ... Serial Number Board Information Manufacturer Product Name Serial Number Part Number Product Information Manufacturer Name Product Name Serial Number Version Part Number Asset Tag Server Health The Server Health menu selection allows you to : • View system hardware information such as event ID, time stamp, sensor name, sensor type, and description (Event...
Server Health Options Button Sensor Readings Sensor Readings with thresholds. Time Zone (radio button) Select a time zone: local or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Configuration The Configuration ... Serial Number Board Information Manufacturer Product Name Serial Number Part Number Product Information Manufacturer Name Product Name Serial Number Version Part Number Asset Tag Server Health The Server Health menu selection allows you to : • View system hardware information such as event ID, time stamp, sensor name, sensor type, and description (Event...
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Using the Baseboard Management Controller 9 • Set the email server IP address for sending alert notifications (SMTP button). • View information, configure existing BMC users, and control access privileges (Users button). Alerts To set up a destination to receive alerts, complete these steps: 1 In the List of Alerts window, select an alert number and click the Modify button.
Using the Baseboard Management Controller 9 • Set the email server IP address for sending alert notifications (SMTP button). • View information, configure existing BMC users, and control access privileges (Users button). Alerts To set up a destination to receive alerts, complete these steps: 1 In the List of Alerts window, select an alert number and click the Modify button.
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... • Set Mode to modify network settings, then click the Save button. If the Alert Type is Snmp Trap, enter a destination IP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Modify Alert window, complete the following: a From the Alert Type drop-down list, select a severity level. b From the ...Event Severity drop-down list, select an alert type. Network Click the appropriate radio button to Relative-Use for the SMTP mail server and click the...
... • Set Mode to modify network settings, then click the Save button. If the Alert Type is Snmp Trap, enter a destination IP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 In the Modify Alert window, complete the following: a From the Alert Type drop-down list, select a severity level. b From the ...Event Severity drop-down list, select an alert type. Network Click the appropriate radio button to Relative-Use for the SMTP mail server and click the...
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... host system as though it . • The recommended display resolution on the management station is required to run a maximum of the Dell Remote Management Controller is correct. Immediate Power Off Server - Console Redirection The most powerful feature of four simultaneous redirection sessions. • The Java® Video Viewer (version 1.5.15 or later...
... host system as though it . • The recommended display resolution on the management station is required to run a maximum of the Dell Remote Management Controller is correct. Immediate Power Off Server - Console Redirection The most powerful feature of four simultaneous redirection sessions. • The Java® Video Viewer (version 1.5.15 or later...
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... 0x4d. Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface To update the firmware through the TFTP flash interface, use the IPMItool (Linux, V1.8.11). • TFTP server IP address is 192.168.1.2 • BMC IP address is 192.168.1.1 • URI path is complete, the following message appears. 9 When the upgrade is...
... 0x4d. Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface To update the firmware through the TFTP flash interface, use the IPMItool (Linux, V1.8.11). • TFTP server IP address is 192.168.1.2 • BMC IP address is 192.168.1.1 • URI path is complete, the following message appears. 9 When the upgrade is...
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... media, deselect the applicable checkbox. 16 Using the Baseboard Management Controller Running Virtual Media The console redirection feature gives the managed server access to media connected to media through TFTP by typing the appropriate command. For each media type, you disconnect media before connecting... to a different source. NOTE: Virtual device drive letters on the managed server do not correspond to or enter the path where the image file resides on the management station. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Start the firmware update through the Device menu in the JViewer ...
... media, deselect the applicable checkbox. 16 Using the Baseboard Management Controller Running Virtual Media The console redirection feature gives the managed server access to media connected to media through TFTP by typing the appropriate command. For each media type, you disconnect media before connecting... to a different source. NOTE: Virtual device drive letters on the managed server do not correspond to or enter the path where the image file resides on the management station. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Start the firmware update through the Device menu in the JViewer ...
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...want to combine with the left key to the next keystroke sent to the remote system. Table 1-8. The remote client's cursor and the server's cursor appear together onscreen. View the console redirection in the following tables. Apply the left Windows key keystroke. Select Hold Down before typing... Left Windows Key Right Windows Key Alt+Ctrl+Del Full Keyboard Description Apply the right key to the next keystroke sent to the server. Mouse Menu Items Menu Option Sync Cursor Single Cursor Description Synchronize the local cursor with the right Windows key. Exit console redirection....
...want to combine with the left key to the next keystroke sent to the remote system. Table 1-8. The remote client's cursor and the server's cursor appear together onscreen. View the console redirection in the following tables. Apply the left Windows key keystroke. Select Hold Down before typing... Left Windows Key Right Windows Key Alt+Ctrl+Del Full Keyboard Description Apply the right key to the next keystroke sent to the server. Mouse Menu Items Menu Option Sync Cursor Single Cursor Description Synchronize the local cursor with the right Windows key. Exit console redirection....
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... power throttling feature is enabled, the BMC will set the chassis CAP value. Access this option through the BIOS setup utility's Server menu. Information From the Fan Control Board BMC can display the power throttling behavior setting in BIOS Setup Utility Before enabling the ...and set a power supply unit (PSU) limit of the node management function to Active Power Controller or Node Management. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Throttling Configuration in the BIOS setup menu. Additional Power Throttling Information • The power throttling feature takes advantage of...
... power throttling feature is enabled, the BMC will set the chassis CAP value. Access this option through the BIOS setup utility's Server menu. Information From the Fan Control Board BMC can display the power throttling behavior setting in BIOS Setup Utility Before enabling the ...and set a power supply unit (PSU) limit of the node management function to Active Power Controller or Node Management. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Throttling Configuration in the BIOS setup menu. Additional Power Throttling Information • The power throttling feature takes advantage of...