Dell PowerEdge T300: instruction

Dell™ PowerEdge™ T300 Systems

Getting Started

With Your System

Začínáme se systémem

Guide de mise en route

Erste Schritte mit dem System

Τα πρώτα βήµατα µε το σύστηµά σας

Rozpoczęcie pracy z systemem

Начало работы с системой

Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema

תכרעמה ע הדובעה תליחת

Dell™ PowerEdge™

T300 Systems

Getting Started

With Your System

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly

forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge and OpenManage are trademarks

of Dell Inc.; Intel, Celeron and Xeon are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel

Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation; Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.;

SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming

the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks

and trade names other than its own.

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December 2007 P/N GX659 Rev. A00

System Features

This section describes the major hardware and software features of your

system. It also provides information about other documents you may

need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.

Major hardware and software features of your system include:

• One of the following processors:

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– Single-core Intel

Celeron

445 processor

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– Dual-core Intel

Core™2 Duo E6305/E6405 processor

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– Quad-core Intel

Xeon

X3323/X3353/X3363 processor

NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.

See “Using the System Setup Program” in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.

• A minimum of 512 MB single- or dual-ranked registered 667-MHz DDR2

memory modules with ECC, upgradable to a maximum of 24 GB by

installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules

in six module sockets on the system board.

• The following expansion slots:

– One PCIe x4 slot with x8 connector (if you have a DRAC card,

install it in this slot)

– One PCIe x4 slot

– Two PCIe x8 slots

– One 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X (3.3-V) slot

• Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC ports, capable of supporting

10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps data rates, with support for IPMI 2.0

and Wake-on-LAN.

• Seven USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front, four on the back,

and one internal) capable of supporting a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive,

keyboard, mouse, or USB flash drive.

• An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used for

security applications, capable of generating and storing keys and storing

passwords and digital certificates. (Not available in China.)

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• An integrated ATI ES1000 SVGA video controller supporting True-color

graphics in the following resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768,

1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200.

• Systems management circuitry that monitors critical system voltages

and fan speeds. The systems management circuitry works in conjunction

with the systems management software.

• Standard baseboard management controller with serial access.

• Back-panel connectors include serial, video, four USB connectors,

and two NIC connectors.

• Two 5.25-inch drive bays for a DVD-ROM, CDRW/DVD combo,

or tape backup unit.

NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

• One 3.5-inch drive bay for floppy drive.

• Support for the following internal hard-drive configurations:

– Up to four internal, 3.5-inch, SATA hard drives with integrated drive

controllers.

– Up to four internal, 3.5-inch, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives

with an optional SAS controller card or backplane.

NOTE: Hot-plug capability is supported only when SATA or SAS drives are

connected to the optional SAS controller card or backplane. Either option

requires the backplane configuration.

• Optional remote access controller (DRAC 5) for remote systems

management. This option requires a dedicated PCI slot (slot #1).

• A 490-W power supply. Also available with an optional redundant 528-W

power supply.

For more information about specific features, see “Technical Specifications”.

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.

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• System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices.

For information about using the system diagnostics, see “Running

the System Diagnostics” in your

Hardware Owner’s Manual

.

• Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs

in high-resolution modes.

• SATA or SAS device drivers that allow the operating system to

communicate with devices attached to the integrated SATA or SAS

subsystem. For more information about these drivers, see “Installing

Drives” in your

Hardware Owner’s Manual

.

• Systems management software and documentation CDs.

Supported Operating Systems

Your system supports the following operating systems:

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• Microsoft

Windows Server

2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise Editions

(32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions

(32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, Standard and

Premium Editions (32-bit x86)

NOTE: Windows Server 2008 requires a bootable DVD drive to install the

operating system recovery media.

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions

(32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard, Enterprise, and Web x64

Editions

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008, Standard and Premium

x64 Editions

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•Red Hat

Enterprise Linux

ES (version 4) (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 4) (x86_64)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 5) (x86)

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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 5) (x86_64)

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•SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86_64)

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NOTE: SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server 9, prior to SP4, does not support SATA

optical devices. Installation must be performed using other methods such as

a USB CDROM.

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)

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

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.

• Systems management software documentation describes the features,

requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.

• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),

configure, and use the operating system software.

• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides

information necessary to configure and install these options.

• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes

to the system, software, and/or documentation.

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates

first because they often supersede information in other documents.

• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute

updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference

material intended for experienced users or technicians.

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system

does not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see

www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not

be offered in all locations.

Installation and Configuration

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety

instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information

Guide.

This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.

CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to

provide a stable foundation for the system. Failure to install the feet poses the

risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or damage to

the system.

CAUTION: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you.

To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.

Unpacking the System

Unpack your system and identify each item.

Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.

See the documentation included with your system on installing the system

stabilizer feet.

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