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... communicate with a peripheral. Electrostatic discharge. expansion card - controller - A math coprocessor, for the serial ports on your network server using a remote access controller. DIMM - Domain Name System. DVD - EMI - Embedded remote access. An expansion card adds ...also memory module. DRAM - The device names for example, handles numeric processing. ERA allows you to perform remote, or "out-ofband," server management on your system. DC - ECC - ERA - ESD - coprocessor - DHCP - A method of DRAM chips. diagnostics - Dual ...
... communicate with a peripheral. Electrostatic discharge. expansion card - controller - A math coprocessor, for the serial ports on your network server using a remote access controller. DIMM - Domain Name System. DVD - EMI - Embedded remote access. An expansion card adds ...also memory module. DRAM - The device names for example, handles numeric processing. ERA allows you to perform remote, or "out-ofband," server management on your system. DC - ECC - ERA - ESD - coprocessor - DHCP - A method of DRAM chips. diagnostics - Dual ...
Glossary
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... concepts used for implementing shared storage on a network. Media Access Control address. managed system - Mb - MBps - Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. Network Attached Storage. NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that connects to serve specific storage needs. MB - Mbps...
... concepts used for implementing shared storage on a network. Media Access Control address. managed system - Mb - MBps - Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. Network Attached Storage. NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that connects to serve specific storage needs. MB - Mbps...
Glossary
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NVRAM - A standard for one processor must format each logical drive with the fdisk command. PERC - PowerEdge RAID controller. Pixels are arranged in a rack. CPU is associated with a block of sources. PXE - Remote access controller. 6 ns - Redundant information that ...or keyboard, connected to run on your system. RAC - A device sends an NMI to create an image. Memory that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to signal the processor about hardware errors. parity - An internal or external device, such as RAM and ...
NVRAM - A standard for one processor must format each logical drive with the fdisk command. PERC - PowerEdge RAID controller. Pixels are arranged in a rack. CPU is associated with a block of sources. PXE - Remote access controller. 6 ns - Redundant information that ...or keyboard, connected to run on your system. RAC - A device sends an NMI to create an image. Memory that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to signal the processor about hardware errors. parity - An internal or external device, such as RAM and ...
Glossary
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..., and RAID 50. Storage Area Network. A legacy I /O bus interface with a 9-pin connector that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to its contents even after you call Dell for program instructions and data. A method of independent disks. readme file - ROMB - A network architecture that transfers data one that you turn off...
..., and RAID 50. Storage Area Network. A legacy I /O bus interface with a 9-pin connector that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to its contents even after you call Dell for program instructions and data. A method of independent disks. readme file - ROMB - A network architecture that transfers data one that you turn off...
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... TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TOE - Windows Management Instrumentation 은 CIM ZIF Zero Insertion Force provider CIM management station managed system) 은 Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator x x y x z 58 TCP/IP TCP/IP Offload Engine U-DIMM DDR3 Unregistered(Unbuffered) DDR3 Memory Module UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USB Universal Serial Bus USB...
... TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TOE - Windows Management Instrumentation 은 CIM ZIF Zero Insertion Force provider CIM management station managed system) 은 Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator x x y x z 58 TCP/IP TCP/IP Offload Engine U-DIMM DDR3 Unregistered(Unbuffered) DDR3 Memory Module UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USB Universal Serial Bus USB...
Getting Started Guide
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...or their products. in the United States or other countries. IBM® is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are ...registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™...
...or their products. in the United States or other countries. IBM® is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are ...registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™...
Owner's Manual
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... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™,...Dell Inc. Novell® and SUSE® are registered trademarks or trademarks of these materials in the United States and/or other countries. in trademarks and trade names other countries. Reproduction of VMware, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server...
... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™,...Dell Inc. Novell® and SUSE® are registered trademarks or trademarks of these materials in the United States and/or other countries. in trademarks and trade names other countries. Reproduction of VMware, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server...
Owner's Manual
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... use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to protect your system. 2. Number of the System Setup options. The following message: = UEFI Boot Manager 32 When Password Status is not...
... use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to protect your system. 2. Number of the System Setup options. The following message: = UEFI Boot Manager 32 When Password Status is not...
Owner's Manual
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...and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. Boot ... option you wish to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. Embedded System Management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server's lifecycle. Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility 1. For more information on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires...
...and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. Boot ... option you wish to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. Embedded System Management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server's lifecycle. Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility 1. For more information on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires...
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... on the chassis. 8. To remove the installed SD vFlash card, push inward on the card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 13. Insert the card-edge connector firmly...follow the safety instructions that plugs into position. 10. If applicable, connect cables to its edges, position the card so that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. For more information, see the documentation accompanying the card. 2. Unpack the iDRAC Ports card and prepare it , ...
... on the chassis. 8. To remove the installed SD vFlash card, push inward on the card to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals. 13. Insert the card-edge connector firmly...follow the safety instructions that plugs into position. 10. If applicable, connect cables to its edges, position the card so that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. For more information, see the documentation accompanying the card. 2. Unpack the iDRAC Ports card and prepare it , ...
Cable Routing Procedures
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...system. Connect all applicable cables to install the server into the rack. For additional details regarding potential interferences between the CMA and rear-mount power distribution units (PDUs) in Dell racks as well as described in the CMA Installation...you are not using a PowerEdge R320 system. Cable Routing Procedures for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R320 & R420 systems in the following racks: • PowerEdge 2410, 4210 • PowerEdge 2420, 4220, 4820 (...
...system. Connect all applicable cables to install the server into the rack. For additional details regarding potential interferences between the CMA and rear-mount power distribution units (PDUs) in Dell racks as well as described in the CMA Installation...you are not using a PowerEdge R320 system. Cable Routing Procedures for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R320 & R420 systems in the following racks: • PowerEdge 2410, 4210 • PowerEdge 2420, 4220, 4820 (...
Cable Routing Procedures
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... the rear of the system and verify that all connections are secure. 4. Cabling a system installed in the static rail kit to install the server into a two-post or four-post rack. 2. Cable Routing Procedures for an example of data cables secured to the left rail or right ... right rail (as viewed from the rear of the rails as described in the Rack Installation Instructions. See Figure 12 for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Section 4: Cabling a PowerEdge R320 or R420 system installed on static rails NOTE: The CMA is compatible only with the sliding rails, not the static rails. 1. Follow...
... the rear of the system and verify that all connections are secure. 4. Cabling a system installed in the static rail kit to install the server into a two-post or four-post rack. 2. Cable Routing Procedures for an example of data cables secured to the left rail or right ... right rail (as viewed from the rear of the rails as described in the Rack Installation Instructions. See Figure 12 for Dell PowerEdge R320 & R420 Systems Section 4: Cabling a PowerEdge R320 or R420 system installed on static rails NOTE: The CMA is compatible only with the sliding rails, not the static rails. 1. Follow...
Technical Guide
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PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide The powerful 2-socket, 1U Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server delivers double-down density for web serving, collaboration and highperformance computing.
PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide The powerful 2-socket, 1U Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server delivers double-down density for web serving, collaboration and highperformance computing.
Technical Guide
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Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, KACE, and ReadyRails are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server, BitLocker, ActiveX, Internet Explorer, and Hyper- IBM, Tivoli, and Netcool are registered trademarks of others. ©Copyright 2012 Dell...and other countries. in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. December 2012 | Version 3.0 ii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Dell reserves the right to make changes without further notice to either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, KACE, and ReadyRails are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server, BitLocker, ActiveX, Internet Explorer, and Hyper- IBM, Tivoli, and Netcool are registered trademarks of others. ©Copyright 2012 Dell...and other countries. in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. December 2012 | Version 3.0 ii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Dell reserves the right to make changes without further notice to either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
Technical Guide
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... USB peripherals ...47 Appendix B. Table of contents 1 System overview...5 Introduction ...5 New technologies ...6 2 System features ...7 Comparison of PowerEdge systems ...7 Specifications ...8 3 Chassis views and features ...11 Chassis views ...11 Chassis features ...12 4 Processor ...15 Processor features...15... operating systems...34 Supported virtualization ...35 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...36 Systems management solutions ...36 OpenManage systems management ...37 Dell server management operations...42 Appendix A. Standards compliance ...48 iii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide
... USB peripherals ...47 Appendix B. Table of contents 1 System overview...5 Introduction ...5 New technologies ...6 2 System features ...7 Comparison of PowerEdge systems ...7 Specifications ...8 3 Chassis views and features ...11 Chassis views ...11 Chassis features ...12 4 Processor ...15 Processor features...15... operating systems...34 Supported virtualization ...35 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...36 Systems management solutions ...36 OpenManage systems management ...37 Dell server management operations...42 Appendix A. Standards compliance ...48 iii PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide
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...Enterprise 38 Table 24. Environmental specifications ...45 Table 27. Internal view ...12 Figure 5. Dell systems management solutions...36 Figure 11. R420 system board block diagram ...51 iv PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Appendix C. Comparing the PowerEdge R410 to - Supported hard drives ...21 Table 12. Hard- Virtualization support ...35 Table... standard documents ...48 Table 30. Back view ...11 Figure 4. Static rails ...32 Figure 10. Systems management server lifecycle ...42 Figure 12. New technologies ...6 Table 2. one and one- LCD control panel ...13 Figure 6.
...Enterprise 38 Table 24. Environmental specifications ...45 Table 27. Internal view ...12 Figure 5. Dell systems management solutions...36 Figure 11. R420 system board block diagram ...51 iv PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide Appendix C. Comparing the PowerEdge R410 to - Supported hard drives ...21 Table 12. Hard- Virtualization support ...35 Table... standard documents ...48 Table 30. Back view ...11 Figure 4. Static rails ...32 Figure 10. Systems management server lifecycle ...42 Figure 12. New technologies ...6 Table 2. one and one- LCD control panel ...13 Figure 6.
Technical Guide
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...® (PCIe) 3.0- band or out- of deploying, updating, monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers. 5 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide party systems management solutions so you can maintain your single point of features and performance scalability to four 3.5- 1 System overview Introduction The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R420 is an excellent fit for compute- To protect your virtualized workloads, the...
...® (PCIe) 3.0- band or out- of deploying, updating, monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers. 5 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide party systems management solutions so you can maintain your single point of features and performance scalability to four 3.5- 1 System overview Introduction The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R420 is an excellent fit for compute- To protect your virtualized workloads, the...
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... of four hot- See the Memory section for details. state drives. The R420 supports two DIMMs per channel at higher temperatures or even chiller- The new embedded system management solution for Dell servers features hardware and firmware inventory and alerting, in the Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server. The R420 supports the new PERC controller cards with certain models.
... of four hot- See the Memory section for details. state drives. The R420 supports two DIMMs per channel at higher temperatures or even chiller- The new embedded system management solution for Dell servers features hardware and firmware inventory and alerting, in the Dell PowerEdge R420 rack server. The R420 supports the new PERC controller cards with certain models.
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... 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; Table 2 compares some of the features of Dell PowerEdge servers, the R420 supports more PCIe slots, PCIe 3.0, more memory, and advanced system management. redundant 550W Redundant 350W or 550W Dell OpenManage Systems Management Dell OpenManage Dell Management Console (DMC) Lifecycle Controller 1.x iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller OpenManage Essentials...
... 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; Table 2 compares some of the features of Dell PowerEdge servers, the R420 supports more PCIe slots, PCIe 3.0, more memory, and advanced system management. redundant 550W Redundant 350W or 550W Dell OpenManage Systems Management Dell OpenManage Dell Management Console (DMC) Lifecycle Controller 1.x iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller OpenManage Essentials...
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...) • Basic management (standard option) - post 9 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide T CNA Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA 10Gb Ethernet: Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base- E 8Gb Dual ...Server - Upgrade to iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4- post racks with Lifecycle Controller - Dell Management Plug- in for iDRAC7 Enterprise with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4- E 8Gb Single Port FC HBA Emulex LPe- 12002- Feature PowerEdge R420...
...) • Basic management (standard option) - post 9 PowerEdge R420 Technical Guide T CNA Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA 10Gb Ethernet: Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base- E 8Gb Dual ...Server - Upgrade to iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4- post racks with Lifecycle Controller - Dell Management Plug- in for iDRAC7 Enterprise with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4- E 8Gb Single Port FC HBA Emulex LPe- 12002- Feature PowerEdge R420...