Getting Started Guide
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... graphics video modes. The video subsystem includes a minimum of 16 MB of 667-MHz registered DDR-II memory modules. This optional SAS controller also supports RAID levels 0 and 1.) • An optional slimline IDE optical drive. • An optional external USB diskette drive. • A 600-W power supply. • Four dual-rotor fan...
... graphics video modes. The video subsystem includes a minimum of 16 MB of 667-MHz registered DDR-II memory modules. This optional SAS controller also supports RAID levels 0 and 1.) • An optional slimline IDE optical drive. • An optional external USB diskette drive. • A 600-W power supply. • Four dual-rotor fan...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the System 54 Installing the Optical Drive in the System 54 Removing the Optical Drive from the Drive Tray 55 Hard Drives 55 Optional SAS RAID Controller 56 Before You Begin 56 Installing a Hard Drive 56 Configuring the Boot Device 57 Expansion-Card Riser 58 Removing an Expansion-Card Riser 58...
... the System 54 Installing the Optical Drive in the System 54 Removing the Optical Drive from the Drive Tray 55 Hard Drives 55 Optional SAS RAID Controller 56 Before You Begin 56 Installing a Hard Drive 56 Configuring the Boot Device 57 Expansion-Card Riser 58 Removing an Expansion-Card Riser 58...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 75 Troubleshooting System Memory 76 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 78 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 78 Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller Card 79 Troubleshooting an Expansion Card 80 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 82 5 Running the System Diagnostics 85 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 85 System Diagnostics Features 85 When to Use the System Diagnostics 86 Running the System...
... 75 Troubleshooting System Memory 76 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 78 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 78 Troubleshooting a SAS RAID Controller Card 79 Troubleshooting an Expansion Card 80 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 82 5 Running the System Diagnostics 85 Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics 85 System Diagnostics Features 85 When to Use the System Diagnostics 86 Running the System...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... adding a new card, open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket. Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installing a SAS RAID controller card, route the SAS cables though the oval opening in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. 6 Connect any cables to the clips on...
... adding a new card, open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket. Installing an Expansion Card CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are installing a SAS RAID controller card, route the SAS cables though the oval opening in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. 6 Connect any cables to the clips on...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... and power cables from the system, press inwards on the release tabs on installing the optional SAS RAID controller card. • See the RAID controller card documentation for information about the RAID configuration utility. See Figure 6-2. 8 Connect the power cable to partition and format SAS or SATA hard...from the system. Installing a Hard Drive 1 If you are normal. Doing so can install two SAS or SATA hard drives and configure them for RAID 0 or RAID 1 operation. • See "Expansion Cards" on page 44 for information on each side of the drive. See Figure 3-12. 5 Reinstall ...
... and power cables from the system, press inwards on the release tabs on installing the optional SAS RAID controller card. • See the RAID controller card documentation for information about the RAID configuration utility. See Figure 6-2. 8 Connect the power cable to partition and format SAS or SATA hard...from the system. Installing a Hard Drive 1 If you are normal. Doing so can install two SAS or SATA hard drives and configure them for RAID 0 or RAID 1 operation. • See "Expansion Cards" on page 44 for information on each side of the drive. See Figure 3-12. 5 Reinstall ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... for your system has a SAS controller card, ensure that the drive cables are to enter the RAID configuration utility program. b Open the system. Depending on page 38. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 38. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 85. If the problem persists, see the documentation for information...
... for your system has a SAS controller card, ensure that the drive cables are to enter the RAID configuration utility program. b Open the system. Depending on page 38. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 38. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 85. If the problem persists, see the documentation for information...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... card. • Expansion card performs incorrectly or not at all. 80 Troubleshooting Your System See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 38. 11 Reconnect the system to enter the SAS RAID controller configuration utility program. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 85. 2 Enter the System... Setup program and ensure that the SAS RAID controller card is properly installed. 9 Verify that the memory module is enabled and drivers are correct. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on...
... card. • Expansion card performs incorrectly or not at all. 80 Troubleshooting Your System See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 38. 11 Reconnect the system to enter the SAS RAID controller configuration utility program. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 85. 2 Enter the System... Setup program and ensure that the SAS RAID controller card is properly installed. 9 Verify that the memory module is enabled and drivers are correct. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... between the system's bus and the controller for devices. IP - Internet package exchange. Kb - Fully buffered DIMM. ft - Feet. Gb - See also mirroring, striping, and RAID. In text, hexadecimal numbers are managed over the pins. Input/output. Identification. Provides simultaneous physical mirroring of changing the circuitry in a system; Each peripheral connection...
... between the system's bus and the controller for devices. IP - Internet package exchange. Kb - Fully buffered DIMM. ft - Feet. Gb - See also mirroring, striping, and RAID. In text, hexadecimal numbers are managed over the pins. Input/output. Identification. Provides simultaneous physical mirroring of changing the circuitry in a system; Each peripheral connection...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... in your system that are used for example, ). lb - LCD - MAC address - Mirroring functionality is passed through it. See also guarding, integrated mirroring, striping, and RAID. NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that stores basic system data. Nanosecond(s). 124 Glossary Keyboard/video/mouse. LGA - Keyboard/monitor...
... in your system that are used for example, ). lb - LCD - MAC address - Mirroring functionality is passed through it. See also guarding, integrated mirroring, striping, and RAID. NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that stores basic system data. Nanosecond(s). 124 Glossary Keyboard/video/mouse. LGA - Keyboard/monitor...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...operating systems to implement: • A memory address space of arithmetic and logic functions. RAID - A text file, usually shipped with the fdisk command. ROM - RAID on self-test. A single point on another processor. CPU is used for processor. Preboot... - The primary computational chip inside the system that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. A way of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of booting a system via a LAN (without a hard drive or bootable diskette). Serial-attached...
...operating systems to implement: • A memory address space of arithmetic and logic functions. RAID - A text file, usually shipped with the fdisk command. ROM - RAID on self-test. A single point on another processor. CPU is used for processor. Preboot... - The primary computational chip inside the system that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. A way of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of booting a system via a LAN (without a hard drive or bootable diskette). Serial-attached...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... disks into one logical volume, allowing more efficient use several stripes on a multiple-disk system. striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. system configuration information - system.ini file - Among other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. 126 Glossary termination - UNIX - Universal... to other things, the system.ini file records which video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are connected in effect until you call Dell for peripherals, and various ROM chips. A standard interface that allows you to Linux, is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain...
... disks into one logical volume, allowing more efficient use several stripes on a multiple-disk system. striping - See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. system configuration information - system.ini file - Among other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. 126 Glossary termination - UNIX - Universal... to other things, the system.ini file records which video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are connected in effect until you call Dell for peripherals, and various ROM chips. A standard interface that allows you to Linux, is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... indicator, 13 power supply removing, 42 replacing, 43 troubleshooting, 74 PowerNow!, 28 processor installing, 52 replacing, 50 troubleshooting, 82 upgrades, 50 PXE boot entering, 10 R RAID controller installing, 56 troubleshooting, 79 recommended tools, 35 removing bezel, 37 control panel assembly, 61 cooling fan module, 40 cover, 38 expansion card, 45 expansion...
... indicator, 13 power supply removing, 42 replacing, 43 troubleshooting, 74 PowerNow!, 28 processor installing, 52 replacing, 50 troubleshooting, 82 upgrades, 50 PXE boot entering, 10 R RAID controller installing, 56 troubleshooting, 79 recommended tools, 35 removing bezel, 37 control panel assembly, 61 cooling fan module, 40 cover, 38 expansion card, 45 expansion...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 41 power supply, 43 processor, 50 system battery, 59 S safety, 67 SAS configuration utility entering, 10 SAS hard drives, 55 SAS RAID controller installing, 56 troubleshooting, 79 SATA hard drives, 55 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 71 setup password, 30 assigning, 32 changing, 33 enabling..., 32 startup keystrokes, 10 support contacting Dell, 99-100 system closing, 39 opening, 38 system board connectors, 92 installing, 64 jumpers, 89 removing, 63 system diagnostics entering, 10 system...
... 41 power supply, 43 processor, 50 system battery, 59 S safety, 67 SAS configuration utility entering, 10 SAS hard drives, 55 SAS RAID controller installing, 56 troubleshooting, 79 SATA hard drives, 55 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 71 setup password, 30 assigning, 32 changing, 33 enabling..., 32 startup keystrokes, 10 support contacting Dell, 99-100 system closing, 39 opening, 38 system board connectors, 92 installing, 64 jumpers, 89 removing, 63 system diagnostics entering, 10 system...