Dell PowerEdge T300: 4 Getting Started With Your System

4 Getting Started With Your System: Dell PowerEdge T300

• 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.

4 Getting Started With Your System