Dell PowerEdge 860: Supported Operating Systems Other Information You May Need

• Two system cooling fans, one power-supply cooling fan, and one optional PCI fan for systems with

a SAS/RAID controller.

• Serial connector for console redirection support.

• Security features, including chassis-intrusion detection and keylock on the optional bezel.

• Systems management circuitry that monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, and works in

conjunction with the systems management software.

• Back-panel connectors include keyboard, video, mouse, serial, two USB, and two NIC connectors.

• Front-panel connectors include one VGA and two USB connectors. For more information about

specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on page 9.

The following software is included with your system:

• A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more

information on this program, see "Using the System Setup Program" in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

.

• Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the

System Setup program.

• Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes.

• Systems management software and documentation CDs.

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server

™

2003, Standard Edition and Web Edition

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 64-Bit

®

•Red Hat

Enterprise Linux ES (versions 3 and 4) for Intel x86

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 4) for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T)

®

•SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server 9 (Service Pack 2 or later) for Intel EM64T

®

•SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server 10 for Intel EM64T

Other Information You May Need

CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty

information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The

Rack Installation Instructions

or

Rack Installation Guide

included with your rack solution

describes how to install your system into a rack.

• The

Hardware Owner’s Manual

provides information about system features and describes how to

troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. The

Hardware Owner’s Manual

is available on the CDs that came with your system or on

support.dell.com

.

• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing

your system.

4 Getting Started With Your System