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